Procaine
Written By Dr. Swati Mishra
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev SharmaLast updated 04 Dec 2024 | 05:41 AM (UTC)
Procaine Uses
Procaine is used for local anesthesia.
How Procaine works
Procaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Common side effects of Procaine
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Expert advice for Procaine
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver problems, bleeding or clotting problems or any heart disease, neuromuscular disorders like myasthenia gravis or other such medical conditions.
- Take precautions while taking procaine if you have sulphite allergy, as it may cause serious or life threatening allergic reactions and asthmatic episodes in patients who are susceptible.
- Procaine in large doses is not advisable in patients with heart blocks.
- Do not use procaine along with anti-hypertensive drugs.
- Use with caution if you are taking vasoconstrictor drugs or anti-depressants as there may be hypertension or disturbances in cardiac rhythm.