.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N01BA02 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N01BA02| name: | Procaine |
| ATC code: | N01BA02 | route: | intramuscular |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Procaine is a local anesthetic of the ester type historically used for infiltration, nerve block, and spinal anesthesia. Its medical use has largely been replaced by safer alternatives like lidocaine, due to its potential for allergic reactions and shorter duration of action. It is not widely used or approved as a first-line local anesthetic in current medical practice.
Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated for healthy adult individuals after intramuscular administration based on available literature and pharmacology reviews.
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