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==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
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*Routes of Administration: Topical spray, liquid, lozenge | *Routes of Administration: Topical spray, liquid, lozenge | ||
Revision as of 21:38, 19 September 2019
Administration
- Type: Topical anesthetics
- Dosage Forms:
- Routes of Administration: Topical spray, liquid, lozenge
- Common Trade Names: HurriCaine spray, Orajel, Cepacol, Lanacane, Anesthesin, Anbesol
Adult Dosing
- Apply 5-20% solution (or lozenge) q2-6h PRN
Pediatric Dosing
Special Populations
Pregnancy Rating
- Category C
Lactation risk
- Unknown risk, use with caution
Renal Dosing
Hepatic Dosing
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
- Bacterial infection of treated area
Adverse Reactions
Serious
- Methemoglobinemia
Common
- Burning, stinging tenderness
- Pruritus
- Edema
- Contact dermatitis, rash, urticaria
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
Mechanism of Action
- Local anesthetic; reduces sodium permeability and increasing action potential threshold to prevent conduction/generation of nerve impulses