Local Anesthetics

For carrying out various painful surgical, dental and cosmetic procedures, local anesthetics are used. These substances affect the nerve endings in the surface layers of mucous membranes and skin, can temporarily reduce their sensitivity with direct mechanical contact.

Local anesthetics intended for administration in soft tissues

The considered group of drugs include:

The listed anesthetics have a very short action - from 15 to 90 minutes, but, as a rule, this time is enough for medical or cosmetic procedures.

It is worth noting that most of these drugs have high toxicity and negative side effects from the cardiovascular system, so their use must be agreed with the doctor in advance after laboratory tests.

Presented drugs and more modern local anesthetics are used in dentistry. The latter group includes Chlorprokain, which has spread abroad, as well as:

A feature of local anesthetics used in dentistry is prolonged action - up to 360 minutes, which allows painlessly to perform complex manipulations and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

Local anesthetics for superficial anesthesia

Usually, these drugs are used in cosmetology and for simple medical interventions on the surface of the skin and mucous membranes.

Applicative anesthetics include:

The technique of using such medicines lies in their superficial application by application, compress or spray, if the preparation is produced in the form of a spray. These substances are also often included in anesthetic ointments , emulsions and gels for the treatment of diseases of muscles, joints and ligaments.