Frequently asked questions for Chloroprocaine
Chloroprocaine
Q. What Chloroprocaine is and what it is used for?
It is a local anesthetic that is used to anesthetize (numb) specific parts of the body to prevent pain during surgery in adults.Q. What information should you share with your doctor before being given Chloroprocaine?
Before you are given Chloroprocaine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to the medicine or any of its ingredients, if you have serious heart problems or if you suffer from severe anemia.Q. What are the side effects of Chloroprocaine?
Like all medicines, Chloroprocaine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You may feel sick, have low blood pressure or have a slow heartbeat. Other possible effects are headache, vomiting, and difficulty in passing urine after surgery.Q. How is Chloroprocaine administered?
It may be administered as a single injection or continuously through a catheter.Q. On what basis the dose of Chloroprocaine is decided?
The dose administered varies with the kind of surgery, the degree of anesthesia (numbness) required, the duration of anesthesia desired, and the physical condition of the patient.Q. Can Chloroprocaine be given to children?
No, this medicine must not be used in children as well as adolescents.