Description medications: Benzofurokain (Benzofurocainum)

BENZOFUROKAIN (Benzofurocainum).

Ethyl 5-hydroxy-6-dimethyl-aminomethyl-2-methyl-4-carboxylic acid hlorbenzofuran3 tartrate.

White with Valium a white crystalline powder. Soluble in water, a little - in alcohol.

It provides local anesthetic effect and at the same time has a central analgesic activity.

As a local anesthetic benzofurokain can be used in dentistry for infiltration anesthesia in the treatment of pulpitis, periodontitis, at the opening of abscesses, postoperative pain. Use 2 5 ml of 1% solution. Perhaps the addition of 0.1% epinephrine hydrochloride solution.

As analgesic agent benzofurokain recommended for pancreatitis, peritonitis, hepatic and renal colic, acute pleurisy, diseases and injuries of the peripheral nervous system. To enhance the effect is recommended to be used in combination with tranquilizers, antispasmodics. Enter intramuscularly or intravenously.

Dose - 0.1 - 0.3 grams (10 - 30 ml of a 1% solution) 1 - 3 times a day.

The maximum daily dose of 100 ml of 1% solution (1 g). When administered intravenously diluted with isotonic sodium chloride solution or 5% glucose solution and administered at a rate of 10 - 30 drops per minute.

With long-term use (up to 2 months) 10 - 15 days the dose should be reduced in order to avoid the phenomena of cumulation.

When administered intramuscularly may appear a burning sensation at the injection site. Dizziness, weakness, with rapid intravenous administration - nausea, vomiting, chills.

Contraindications: cerebrovascular accident, heart block, liver and kidney damage.

The drug should be used in a hospital environment and in dental practice - in the polyclinic.

You can not mix the solution with benzofurokaina thiopental-sodium solution and other solutions having an alkaline reaction.

Product: 1% solution in ampoules of 2; 5 and 10 ml.

Storage: List B. In the dark spot.