| prilocaine | <chemical> A local anaesthetic that is similar pharmacologically to lidocaine. Currently, it is used most often for infiltration anaesthesia in dentistry. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, local. Chemical name: Propanamide, N-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(propylamino)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| prilocaine hydrochloride | 2-(propylamino)-o-propionotoluidide hydrochloride;a local anaesthetic of the amide type, related chemically and pharmacologically to lidocaine hydrochloride; used for peridural, caudal, and nerve blocks, and for regional and infiltration anaesthesia. Synonym: propitocaine hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |