Procaine

Procaine is used to treat local anesthesia. You are advised to take precautions while on this drug as it may cause an allergic reaction. Patients with heart problems are not advised to consume this drug.

Procaine produces spinal anaesthesia and epidural and peripheral nerve block by injection and infiltration methods. Consumption of this drug must be avoided along with the anti-hypertensive drugs. Use with caution if you are taking vasoconstrictor drugs or anti-depressants.

If you are suffering from liver problems, bleeding or clotting problems or any heart disease, neuromuscular disorders, or other such medical conditions, then immediately tell your doctor.

Termination of anaesthesia by pneumatic tourniquet inflation should be attempted when the agent is administered by infiltration or regional injection. Seizures commonly respond to diazepam, while hypotension responds to I.V. fluids and Trendelenburg positioning.

Dose of Procaine varies with the procedure, desired depth, and duration of anaesthesia, desired muscle relaxation, vascularity of tissues, physical condition, and age of the patient.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Local Anaesthesia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

• Heart Diseases

• Hyperthyroidism

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Allergy Symptoms

• Injection Site Pain

• Cns Stimulation

• Vomiting

• Tinnitus

• Nausea

• Discoloration Of Skin

• Chills

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant must take medical help before consuming this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  As relevant information is not available, kindly consult your doctor to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients suffering from kidney diseases.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Relevant information is not available. Please consult to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients with liver impairment.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  0.5-1.5 hours (dependent upon patient, type of block, concentration, and method of anesthesia)

• What is the onset of action?

  The action of this drug is initiated within 2-5 minutes after its administration.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, you may take medical help immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• India

• United States

• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Procaine as ingredient

• Florocid Injection

  East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Plegiocard Injection

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Cardiplegin Injection

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

This medication works by blocking both the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses by decreasing the neuronal membrane's permeability to sodium ions, which results in inhibition of depolarization with resultant blockade of conduction.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect of sulfonamides with the PABA metabolite of procaine, chloroprocaine, and tetracaine.
  • Decreased/increased effect of vasopressors, ergot alkaloids, and MAO inhibitors on blood pressure when using anesthetic solutions with a vasoconstrictor.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Consult your doctor if you have a history of liver problems, bleeding or clotting problems or any heart disease, etc.

• Ques : In which country is Procaine legal?

  Ans : Procaine is legal in India, the USA, Japan.

• Ques : How is Procaine used?

  Ans : Procaine is a type of ester anesthetic that is typically used in oral surgery as a local anesthetic. It reduces bleeding by constricting the blood vessels.

• Ques : What is the half-life of Procaine?

  Ans : Half-life of Procaine is 7.7 minutes.

• Ques : How is Procaine eliminated from the body?

  Ans : The route of elimination Procaine is through tubular excretion, considering the kidneys are well functional.

• Ques : What should be avoided when administered with Procaine?

  Ans : You should avoid bleeding or getting injured where Procaine is injected as it numbs that area by constricting blood vessels.

• Ques : What are the side-effects of Procaine?

  Ans : The side-effects of Procaine are hypersensitivity if you are allergic to it, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, chest pain, and seizures.

• Ques : Is Procaine safe for patients taking anti-depressants?

  Ans : Procaine should be taken with extra if the patient is taking antidepressants as it tends to increase the symptoms, cause anxiety, and uneven cardiac rhythm.