CHLOROPROCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (NESACAINE) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

CHLOROPROCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for CHLOROPROCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

NESACAINE

What are the Indications for CHLOROPROCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Nesacaine 1% and 2% Injections, in multidose vials with methylparaben as preservative, are indicated for the production of local anesthesia by infiltration and peripheral nerve block. They are not to be used for lumbar or caudal epidural anesthesia. Nesacaine-MPF 2% and 3% Injections, in single dose vials without preservative and without EDTA, are indicated for the production of local anesthesia by infiltration, peripheral and central nerve block, including lumbar and caudal epidural blocks. Nesacaine and Nesacaine-MPF Injections are not to be used for subarachnoid administration.

 

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