Monochloroethane
Monochloroethane 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 | Monochloroethane |
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 |
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Available Country | |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Local anaesthesia
Monochloroethane is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Local anesthesia therapy
Dosage
Monochloroethane 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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