Synonym(s)
4-amino-3-butoxybenzoic acid 2-diethylaminoethyl ester (IUPAC); Benoxinate; CAS number: 99-43-4
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Oxybuprocaine, a locally acting anaesthetic with the molecular formula C17H28N2O3 and a molar mass of 308.42 g-mol-1, is a local anaesthetic of the amis type (prototype is lidocaine) which is mainly used in ophthalmology and ear, nose and throat medicine. The substance is soluble in water as monohydrochloride.
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Oxybuprocaine is used for local inflammation of the throat and pharynx, often in combination with tyrothricin.
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Especially surface anesthesia of the cornea.
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0.4-0.5% in eye drops.
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Allergies, corneal changes.
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Novesine®, Benoxinate SE®, Conjuncain EDO®
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