Propoxycaine
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Propoxycaine Definition
A para-aminobenzoic acid ester with local anesthetic activity. Propoxycaine binds to and inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels, thereby inhibiting the ionic flux required for the initiation and conduction of impulses. This results in a loss of sensation.
Propoxycaine Synonyms
Propoxycaine, PROPOXYCAINE
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