Butacaine Sulfate
Butacaine Sulfate is a topical ester-type local anesthetic that provides temporary numbness to the skin and mucous membranes. It works by blocking nerve conduction in the applied area, making it useful for minor surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Topical anesthetic for minor procedures requiring local numbness.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 133044
- Generic
- Butacaine Sulfate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for temporary local anesthesia during ophthalmic examinations, minor eye surgeries, and surface procedures on skin and mucous membranes.
As an ester-type local anesthetic, it blocks sodium channels in nerve fibers, preventing the generation and conduction of nerve impulses in the applied area.
For topical use only; prolonged or repeated use may cause local tissue irritation or sensitization; avoid contact with eyes unless specifically directed for ophthalmic use; effectiveness and safety profile should be discussed with a healthcare provider.
Official drug label
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