Cophenylcaine Flashcards
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Cophenylcaine: Introduction
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A topical local anaesthetic and haemorrhage control agent for the relief of surface pain, nasal and oral bleeding.
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Cophenylcaine: Indications
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Local Pain: Abrasions, small cuts, wounds
Relief of mild to moderate epistaxis
Post tonsillectomy haemorrhage
Intra-oral haemorrhage
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Cophenylcaine: Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
Children <2 years
Pregnancy
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Cophenylcaine: Considerations
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Oral administration may cause transient bitter taste
