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Propoxycaine

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Definition: A local anesthetic of the ester type that has a rapid onset of action and a longer duration of action than procaine hydrochloride. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1017)     
Pharmacological Action Anesthetics, Local 		Other names Propoxyprocaine; Hydrochloride, Propoxycaine; Propoxycaine Hydrochloride
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
proxymetacaine  499-67-2 3-amino-4-propoxybenzoic acid 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester  *Propoxycaine Isomerism.
Pharma Action Anesthetics, Local 		Am J Ophthalmol 1980;89(4):553; Ann Ophthalmol 10(4):499;1978; Ann Ophthalmol 9(8):977;1977; Arch Ophthalmol 97(6):1082;1979; Curr Ther Res 17(4):369;1975; J Am Optom Assoc 47(6):730;1976; Psychopharmacology 1980;67(2):189; Surg Forum 28:516;1978PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE; PARACAINE; KAINAIR; OPHTHETIC; ALCAINE; OPHTHAINE

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