Nesacaine
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:
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.
Generic Name: Chloroprocaine
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