Prilocaine

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

A local anesthetic that is similar pharmacologically to lidocaine. Currently, it is used most often for infiltration anesthesia in dentistry. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p165)

Prilocaine binds to the intracellular surface of sodium channels which blocks the subsequent influx of sodium into the cell. Action potential propagation and never function is, therefore, prevented. This block is reversible and when the drug diffuses away from the cell, sodium channel function is restored and nerve propagation returns.

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Trade Name	Prilocaine
Availability	Discontinued
Generic	Prilocaine
Prilocaine Other Names	Prilocain, Prilocaina, Prilocaïne, Prilocaine, Prilocaine base, Prilocainum, Propitocaine
Type	Injection
Formula	C₁₃H₂₀N₂O
Weight	Average: 220.3107 Monoisotopic: 220.157563272
Protein binding	98%
Groups	Approved
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Available Country	United States
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Prilocaine is a local anesthetic used in dental procedures.

Used as a local anaesthetic and is often used in dentistry.

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

How Prilocaine works

Prilocaine acts on sodium channels on the neuronal cell membrane, limiting the spread of seizure activity and reducing seizure propagation. The antiarrhythmic actions are mediated through effects on sodium channels in Purkinje fibers.

Food Interaction

Take separate from meals. This is only required when prilocaine is used in the mouth, as it may cause numbness, which can cause bite injury when eating.