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procaine
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procaine /pro·caine/ (pro´kān) a local anesthetic; the hydrochloride salt is used for infiltration and spinal anesthesia and peripheral nerve block.
pro·caine (prkn)
n.
A white crystalline powder used in its hydrochloride form as a local anesthetic.
procaine
a local anesthetic; the hydrochloride salt is used in solution for infiltration, nerve block and spinal anesthesia.
procaine penicillin
see penicillin G.
procaine
Novocain® Ambulatory surgery An ester class local anesthetic of 15–45 min duration, which doubles with coadministration of epinephrine


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