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Medications for Anesthesia

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Brevital Sodium 10 2 reviews for Brevital Sodium to treat Anesthesia
Rx B 4 X
Generic name:
methohexital systemic
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
methohexital 10 2 reviews for methohexital to treat Anesthesia
Rx B 4 X
Generic name:
methohexital systemic
Brand name:
Brevital Sodium
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
nalbuphine 10 1 review for nalbuphine to treat Anesthesia
Rx B N X
Generic name:
nalbuphine systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Oraqix 10 1 review for Oraqix to treat Anesthesia
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine / prilocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diprivan 8.2 20 reviews for Diprivan to treat Anesthesia
Rx B N X
Generic name:
propofol systemic
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
vecuronium 8.0 1 review for vecuronium to treat Anesthesia
Rx C N
Generic name:
vecuronium systemic
Drug class:
neuromuscular blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
propofol 7.6 407 reviews for propofol to treat Anesthesia
Rx B N X
Generic name:
propofol systemic
Brand names:
Diprivan, Propoven
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Emla 7.4 19 reviews for Emla to treat Anesthesia
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine / prilocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
lidocaine / prilocaine 7.4 28 reviews for lidocaine / prilocaine to treat Anesthesia
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine / prilocaine topical
Brand names:
Emla, Lidopril, Oraqix, AgonEaze, Anodyne LPT, DermacinRx Empricaine, DermacinRx Prikaan, DermacinRx Prizopak, Dolotranz, EmReal, Leva Set, Lidopril XR, Lidotor, Livixil Pak, Nuvakaan II, Prikaan, Priloheal Plus 30, Prilolid, Prilovix Lite, Prilovix Lite Plus, Prilovix Plus, Prilovix Ultralite, Prilovix Ultralite Plus, Realheal-I, SkyaDerm-LP, VallaDerm-90, Venipuncture CPI
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hyoscyamine 7.0 1 review for hyoscyamine to treat Anesthesia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
hyoscyamine systemic
Brand name:
Levsin
Drug class:
anticholinergics/antispasmodics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
etomidate 6.0 2 reviews for etomidate to treat Anesthesia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
etomidate systemic
Brand name:
Amidate
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Anectine 5.5 2 reviews for Anectine to treat Anesthesia
Rx C N
Generic name:
succinylcholine systemic
Drug class:
neuromuscular blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
butorphanol 5.0 1 review for butorphanol to treat Anesthesia
Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
butorphanol systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
fentanyl 4.8 9 reviews for fentanyl to treat Anesthesia
Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
fentanyl systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
rocuronium 4.3 4 reviews for rocuronium to treat Anesthesia
Rx C N
Generic name:
rocuronium systemic
Drug class:
neuromuscular blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
lidocaine 3.9 15 reviews for lidocaine to treat Anesthesia
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine systemic
Brand names:
Xylocaine-MPF, Xylocaine HCl, DentiPatch
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics, group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
lidocaine Off-label 3.7 6 reviews for lidocaine to treat Anesthesia
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Brand names:
Lidocaine Viscous, Lidocan Patch, Anestacon, CidalEaze, LidaMantle, LMX 4, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, Eha Lotion, Lidopac, LMX 5, Lydexa, Medi-Quik Spray, Regenecare HA Spray, Zionodil
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
ketamine 3.3 53 reviews for ketamine to treat Anesthesia
Rx N 3 X
Generic name:
ketamine systemic
Brand name:
Ketalar
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ketalar 2.7 6 reviews for Ketalar to treat Anesthesia
Rx N 3 X
Generic name:
ketamine systemic
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Amidate 2.0 1 review for Amidate to treat Anesthesia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
etomidate systemic
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
succinylcholine 2.0 55 reviews for succinylcholine to treat Anesthesia
Rx C N
Generic name:
succinylcholine systemic
Brand names:
Anectine, Quelicin
Drug class:
neuromuscular blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
articaine / epinephrine 1.0 1 review for articaine / epinephrine to treat Anesthesia
Rx C N
Generic name:
articaine / epinephrine systemic
Brand names:
Articadent, Orabloc, Septocaine, Ultacan, Ultacan Forte, Zorcaine
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Lidocaine Viscous Off-label 1.0 1 review for Lidocaine Viscous to treat Anesthesia
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
LMX 4 Off-label 1.0 1 review for LMX 4 to treat Anesthesia
OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
AgonEaze Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine / prilocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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