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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
butethamine
Class :
Local anesthetics
Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
butethamine
Class :
Local anesthetics
Dosing
The drug is investigated for veterinary uses
Anesthesia
Acts as local anesthesia
Administer 0.5 to 4 mg/kg as IV injection
Acts as local anesthesia
Administer 0.5 to 4 mg/kg as IV injection
Note: When compared to alternative local anesthetics, this medication is less effective
Actions and Spectrum:Â
Actions:
Butethamine, which was used in dentistry as local anesthesia through blockade of pain’s transmission to the brain. It was characterized by advantages like less toxic than procaine, and rapid onset of action.
Adverse reaction
Black Box WarningÂ
None
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Pregnancy & breastfeeding:
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
No data is available regarding the administration of the drug during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
No data is available regarding the excretion of drugs in breast milk.
Pregnancy category:Â
Pharmacology:
Butethamine belongs to local anesthetics that were previously applied in dentistry. It’s part of the ester local anesthetic group and is analogous to procaine. This process works on reversible blocking of the sodium channels in the nerve cells through the action of such anesthetics. The effect, therefore, is to prevent conduction of the nerve impulses to the brain.
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Limited information available
Administration:Â
The drug is given intravenously.
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name:Â Â butethamine
Why do we use butethamine?Â
The drug is used as local anesthetics previously as dentistry.
The drug offers rapid onset of action as compared to other local anesthetics and reduced toxicity.
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