A local anesthetic is a drug that reversibly inhibits the propagation of signals along nerves. When it is used on specific nerve pathways, effects such as analgesia (loss of pain sensation) and paralysis (loss of muscle power) can be achieved.

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Articles in category "Local anesthetics"

A

• Anbesol

B

• Benzocaine

C

• Cocaine

L

• Lidocaine
• Local anesthetic

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• Procaine