By Chris Faubel, MD –
Local anesthetics (anaesthetics) are the most frequently used medication in pain medicine. From numbing up the skin prior to inserting larger needles, to anesthetizing joints and deeper nerves, these drugs are essential for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes in our daily practice.
MOST COMMONLY USED LOCAL ANESTHETICS
- Lidocaine – Xylocaine (1%, 2%)
- Bupivacaine – Marcaine (0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%)
- Ropivacaine – Naropin (0.2%, 0.5%, 0.75%, 1%)
MECHANISM OF ACTION
