| Pronunciation |
 (ETH
il KLOR
ide) |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Chloroethane |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Local Anesthetic |
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| Use |
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Local anesthetic in minor operative procedures and to relieve pain caused by insect stings and burns, and irritation caused by myofascial and visceral pain syndromes |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Mucous membrane irritation, freezing may alter skin pigment |
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| Stability |
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Refrigerate; store in airtight containers preferably hermetically sealed at a temperature not exceeding 15°C; protect from light |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Dosage varies with use |
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| Administration |
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Spray for a few seconds to the point of frost formation when the tissue becomes white; avoid prolonged spraying of skin beyond this point; avoid broken skin or mucous membranes |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Spray: 100 mL, 120 mL |
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