Lucaine

Lucaine is a local anesthetic, often used in dental procedures. It is also known as Levobupivacaine, a less cardiotoxic version of Bupivacaine.

History

Lucaine was first introduced in the late 1990s as a safer alternative to Bupivacaine. It was developed by Chiroscience, a British biotechnology company, and is currently marketed by Abbott Laboratories.

Pharmacology

Lucaine is a long-acting local anesthetic, providing up to seven hours of pain relief. It works by blocking sodium channels, thereby preventing the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses. This results in a loss of sensation in the area where it is applied.

Uses

Lucaine is primarily used in dentistry, but it can also be used for other types of local anesthesia, such as during minor surgical procedures. It is also used in epidural anesthesia for childbirth and for postoperative pain management.

Side Effects

Like all medications, Lucaine can cause side effects. These can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and hypotension. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as cardiac arrest and respiratory depression.

See Also

• Local anesthesia
• Bupivacaine
• Epidural anesthesia

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References

External Links

• Lucaine on Drugs.com
• Lucaine on RxList

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