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Benzocaine - Coggle Diagram
Benzocaine
Side effects
Dizziness
Breathing problems
Weakness
Fast heart rate
Headache
Bluish colored skin
Swelling
Contra-indications
Contraindicated to abnormal heart rythm
Decreased lung function
Metheglobinemia
Anemia from pyruvate kinase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Seizures
Storage
Store away from heat and moisture
Keep away from the direction of light
Store in a closed container at room temperature
Mechanism of action
Reversibly stabilizes the neuronal membrane which decreases its permeability to sodium ions
Inhibits the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses
Indication
Iti s indicated to treat a variety of pain
It maybe used for local anesthesis of oral of oral and pharyngeal mucous membrane and otic pain
Route of administration
Topical administration