Uses of Novocaine

Novocaine brand-name drug is indicated for anesthesia and pain relief in some cases. The use of Novocain drug requires the prescription of a qualified doctor. Knowing the drug information helps users better understand the use and the subjects it is recommended to use.

Each Novocain tube contains ingredients including: Procain Hydrochloride 60mg and excipients just enough 2ml. The drug is prepared under an injection solution and is only used when prescribed by a qualified doctor or pharmacist.
Drugs with injectable anesthetic effects, spinal anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sympathetic or peripheral nerve blockade to relieve pain and a few other cases.

The drug is given by injection. Dosage varies according to individual response. Spinal anesthesia, permeation injection or peripheral nerve blockade may be used.
Spinal anesthesia: Dilute 10% Procaine with physiological saline, Glucose, distilled water or cerebrospinal water. Depending on the anesthetic location, dilute it with a ratio of 1/1 to 2/1. Injection rate of 1ml in 5 seconds. Adrenaline can be mixed to prolong the effect of injectable anesthetic or nerve block. Using procaine solution 0.25 or 0.5% for infiltration anesthesia can use a dose of 350 - 600 mg. Nerve blockade: Use a dose of 500 mg with a solution of 0.5% (100ml), 1% (50ml), 2% (25ml). The maximum dose is 1000 mg. Novocain drugs need to be used at the right dose, to the right subjects, for the right treatment purposes to be able to bring better treatment results.

3.1 Possible side effects when taking the drug In some cases, patients who overdose, easily irritate drug components may experience some common side effects such as:
Excitement, dizziness, blurred vision, convulsions, coma, drowsiness, respiratory arrest. Myocardial blockade reduces contractility, increases/lower blood pressure, bradycardia, even cardiac arrest. Urticaria-type skin lesions, Quincke's edema, delayed allergic reactions. Headache, meningeal syndrome, myoclonus, arachnoid, paralysis, disorientation. Hypotension, respiratory disorders, respiratory paralysis. Nausea, vomiting. These are not all the possible side effects of Novocain. Depending on the condition of each person, the interaction with the drug will be different. Therefore, the best way is to contact the doctor when in the process of taking the patient experience strange reactions.
3.2 Indications when using Novocain drug Novocain drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
Children under 30 months old. Cholinesterase deficiency. Hypersensitivity to ester-type anesthetics, drugs with similar chemical structure or aminobenzoic acid or derivatives; hypersensitivity to sulfites. Allergies: Asthma, urticaria. Patients may have an infection at the site of anesthesia and do not use drugs for spinal anesthesia in patients with systemic infections such as meningitis, syphilis. Patients in a state of hypotension, are taking sulfonamides, digitalis, anticholinesterase drugs. Procaine should not be given intravenously to people with myasthenia gravis. 3.3 Some possible drug interactions According to the assessment, several drug interactions may occur when using Novocain such as:
Diuretics such as Acetazolamide prolong the half-life of procaine. Anticholinesterase drugs inhibit procaine metabolism, increasing the risk of toxicity. Procaine reduces the activity of Sulfonamides and Salicylic Acid, increasing the neuromuscular blocking effects of Suxamethonium. Procaine is incompatible with Aminophyllin, Phenytoin Sodium, Sodium Bicarbonate, Barbiturates, Magnesium Sulfate and Amphotericin B. Do not mix the drug with carbonate solution or alkaline solution. Therefore, before taking Novocain, patients are required to inform their doctor about the drugs and functional foods they are taking so that the doctor can give reasonable indications.
3.4 Special notes when using Novocain Novocain drug Novocain is only used in medical centers and hospitals, the use of drugs requires the appointment of professionals. Therefore, a few special notes for patients to pay attention to:
Pregnant women, nursing mothers should not use the drug unless directed by a doctor. The elderly, the elderly, people with cardiovascular disease need to be very careful when using the drug. Drugs should be injected in the right area to be anesthetized, not directly into nerves or vessels. Any strange reactions that occur should stop the drug and contact the doctor. Medicines must be stored in a cool, dry place to avoid affecting the structure and effects of the drug. The drug is less spread to the tissues, so the analgesic effect is less, it does not penetrate the mucosa, so there is no surface anesthetic effect. Above are important information about Novocain that patients need to pay attention to when using. Using the right medicine for the right purpose, dose, and recommendation will bring better treatment results for the patient.