Chloroprocaine

INFORMATION ABOUT CHLOROPROCAINE

Chloroprocaine Uses

Chloroprocaine is used for local anesthesia.

How Chloroprocaine works

Chloroprocaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Common side effects of Chloroprocaine

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Injection site pain, High blood pressure

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Medicine brands for Chloroprocaine

Clorquik

₹41 to ₹41

Neon Laboratories Ltd

1 variant(s)

Frequently asked questions for Chloroprocaine

Q. What Chloroprocaine is and what it is used for?

It is a local anesthetic that is used to anesthetize (numb) specific parts of the body to prevent pain during surgery in adults.

Q. What information should you share with your doctor before being given Chloroprocaine?

Q. What are the side effects of Chloroprocaine?

Like all medicines, Chloroprocaine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You may feel sick, have low blood pressure or have a slow heartbeat. Other possible effects are headache, vomiting, and difficulty in passing urine after surgery.

Q. How is Chloroprocaine administered?

It may be administered as a single injection or continuously through a catheter.

Q. On what basis the dose of Chloroprocaine is decided?

The dose administered varies with the kind of surgery, the degree of anesthesia (numbness) required, the duration of anesthesia desired, and the physical condition of the patient.

Q. Can Chloroprocaine be given to children?

No, this medicine must not be used in children as well as adolescents.