Prilocaine

ATC Code N01BB04

Prilocaine

Definition

A toluidine derivative and intermediate-acting amino amide with local anesthetic property. Prilocaine stabilizes the neuronal membrane by preferential binding to and inhibiting depolarization of the voltage-gated sodium channel. This results in a decrease in membrane permeability and subsequent inhibition of the ionic sodium influx required for the initiation and conduction of impulses.

Also known as 6,7-Epoxytropine Tropate, o-Methyl-alpha-propylaminopropionanilide, o-Propionotoluidide, 2-(propylamino)-, PRILOCAINE, Propanamide, N-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(propylamino)-(9CI), Propitocaine — per NCIT

Also identified as