Prilocaine
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Amide-type local anesthetic. S.a.u. Articaine.
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Infiltration, conduction and spinal anaesthesia.
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
0.5% for infiltration anaesthesia, 2% for conduction anaesthesia, 5% for spinal anaesthesia (max. 400 mg/day for adults up to 70 kg; children and adults in reduced AZ not more than 57 mg/day).
Prilicaine is also used in cream base for local surface anaesthesia of the skin.
Note! Lowest toxicity of all amide LA!
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Methemoglobinemia, sensitization.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
pregnancy, anemia, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Xylonest, EMLA (combination with lidocaine)