Table 1. Comparison of Local Anesthetics
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Injectable
Prescription Local Anesthetics
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Some
Formulations May Contain:
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| Generic |
Brand
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Epinephrine
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Methylparaben
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Antioxidants
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| Esters | ||||
| Procaine |
Novocain ®
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|
|
x*
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| Procaine (Abbott) |
N/A
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|
|
x•
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| Tetracaine |
Pontocaine ®
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|
|
x*
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| Chloroprocaine |
Nesacaine ®
|
|
x
|
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| Amides | ||||
| Lidocaine |
Xylocaine ®
|
x
|
x
|
x•#
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| Mepivacaine |
Carbocaine ®,
Polocaine ®
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|
x
|
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| Bupivacaine |
Marcaine ®,
Sensorcaine ®
|
x
|
x
|
x•
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| Ropivacaine |
Naropin ®
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Preservative
Free
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