Eutectic lignocaine-prilocaine has the following unique propey
Eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine:- This is a unique preparation which can anaesthetise intact skin after surface application. Eutectic mixture refers to lowering of melting point of two solids when they are mixed. This happens when lidocaine and prilocaine are mixed in equal propoion at 25degC. The resulting oil is emulsified into water to form a cream that is applied under occlusive dressing for 1 hr before i.v. cannulation, split skin graft harvesting and other superficial procedures. Ref:-kd tripathi; pg num:-366
It causes motor blockade without sensory block
By surface application, it can anaesthetise unbroken skin
It is not absorbed after surface application
It has strong vasoconstrictor action
Anesthesia