Which of the following mixture of anesthetics is applied on skin?
Ans is 'a' i.e. Lidocaine and prilocaine Eutectic mixture of local Anaesthetics (EMLA)* This is unique topical preparation which can anaesthetize intact skin.* It is a mixture of 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine.* It acts slowly and the cream must held in contact with skin for at least 1 hour.* EMLA is used : to make venepuncture painless especially in children, and for procedure like skin grafting & circumcision.* As systemic absorption of prilocaine can cause methemoglobinemia, EMLA should not be used on mucocutaneous membrane or in very small child.
Lidocaine and prilocaine
Bupivacaine and prilocaine
Lidocaine and bupivacaine
Lidocaine and procaine
Local and Regional Anesthesia