Chloroethane

Chloroethane Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Ethyl chloride is a vapocoolant (skin refrigerant) local anaesthetic, evaporizes rapidly and when applied as fine spray, produces freezing of superficial tissues, resulting in insensitivity of peripheral nerve endings and local anaesthesia.

Trade Name Chloroethane
Generic Ethyl Chloride
Ethyl Chloride Other Names chloroethane, Ethyl chloride, monochloroethane
Type
Formula C2H5Cl
Weight Average: 64.514
Monoisotopic: 64.007977867
Groups Approved, Experimental, Investigational
Therapeutic Class Local & Surface anesthesia
Manufacturer
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Chloroethane
Chloroethane

Uses

Local anaesthesia

Chloroethane is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Local anesthesia therapy

Dosage

Chloroethane dosage

Local anaesthesia:As spray containing 88 gm/100 mL, spray at a distance of 30 cm from skin surface until a fine white film is produced.

Side Effects

Thawing of frozen tissue after surgery may be painful. Chemical frostbite may occur following prolonged spraying onto the skin. Nephrotoxicity or hepatotoxicity (long-term exposure).

Precaution

To protect against tissue sloughing, cover the skin adjacent to the area being treated with petrolatum. Avoid spilling the liquid on the skin. Freezing may also distort the histological structure of biopsy specimens. Highly flammable. Avoid inhalation when used as local anaesthesia.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; porphyria. Application on broken skin or mucous membranes.

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