Lidocaine
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Lidocaine Definition
A synthetic aminoethylamide with local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic properties. Lidocaine stabilizes the neuronal membrane by binding to and inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels, thereby inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of impulses and effecting local anesthesia.
Lidocaine Synonyms
Lidocaine, .omega.-Diethylamino-2,6-dimethylacetanilide, 2-(Diethylamino)-2',6'-acetoxylidide, 2-(Diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide, 2-Diethylamino-2',6'-acetoxylidide, Cuivasil, Duncaine, LIDOCAINE, Leostesin, Lidothesin, Lignocaine, Omega-diethylamino-2,6-dimethylacetanilide, Rucaina
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