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Nesacaine

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Nesacaine® (chloroprocaine HCl Injection, USP)
Nesacaine­-MPF (chloroprocaine HCl Injection, USP)
For Infiltration and Nerve Block.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Nesacaine and Nesacaine-MPF Injections are sterile non pyrogenic local anesthetics. The active ingredient in Nesacaine and Nesacaine-MPF Injections is chloroprocaine HCl (benzoic acid , 4-amino-2-chloro-2-(diethylamino) ethyl ester, monohydrochloride), monohydrochloride), which is represented by the following structural formula:

Chloroprocaine

Table1: Composition of Available Injections Formula (mg/mL)

Formula (mg/mL)
Product  Identification Chloroprocaine HCl Sodium Chloride Disodium EDTA dihydrate Methylparaben
Nesacaine 1% 10 6.7 0.111 1
Nesacaine 2% 20 4.7 0.111 1
Nesacaine-MPF 2% 20 4.7    
Nesacaine-MPF 3% 30 3.3    

The solutions are adjusted to pH 2.7-4.0 by means of sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid. Filled under nitrogen.

Nesacaine and Nesacaine-MPF Injections should not be resterilized by autoclaving.

Brand Name: Nesacaine
Generic Name: Chloroprocaine
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