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procaine


procaine
The structure of procaine. The synthetic molecule is structurally much simpler than cocaine
Prototype local anesthetic agent related to cocaine; used now mainly for surface anesthesia. Its derivative procainamide is used in suppression of heart arrhythmias. The hydrochloride of procaine is known as novocaine.


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