AMERICAINE SIDE EFFECTS
- Generic Name: benzocaine
- Brand Name: Americaine
- Drug Class: Anesthetics, Oropharyngeal, Anesthetics, Topical, Local Anesthetics, Esters
Last updated on MDtodate: 10/04/2022
SIDE EFFECTS
Contact dermatitis and/or hypersensitivity to benzocaine can cause burning, stinging, pruritus, tenderness, erythema, rash, urticaria and edema. Rarely, benzocaine may induce methemoglobinemia causing respiratory distress and cyanosis. Intravenous methylene blue is the specific therapy for this condition.
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