How is Chloroprocaine Injection dosed?
Chloroprocaine injection is available in the form of a solution. Before using this medicine, it is important to consider the risks and benefits and consult with your doctor. The medicine should be used with caution in patients with blood vessel disease, heart disease, hypertension, liver disease, brain or nerve disease, heart block, hypotension, severe sepsis, spine problems, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), heart problems, lung or breathing problems, or methemoglobinemia (blood disorder). Proper use of the injection is under the supervision of a nurse or other trained health professional in a medical facility.
What is the dosage form of Chloroprocaine Injection?
The dosage form of chloroprocaine injection is a solution.
What medications are contraindication with Chloroprocaine Injection?
Chloroprocaine injection should be used with caution in patients with blood vessel disease, heart disease, hypertension, liver disease, brain or nerve disease, heart block, hypotension (low blood pressure), severe sepsis, spine problems, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), heart problems, lung or breathing problems, or methemoglobinemia (blood disorder). Patients with these conditions may have an increased risk of side effects. Consult your doctor before using chloroprocaine injection if you have any of these conditions.
How is Chloroprocaine Injection administered?
Chloroprocaine injection is administered by a medical professional in a medical facility. It can be injected into the rib cage, chest, or other body areas. Nesacaine-MPF may also be given through a catheter placed into the lower back for an epidural or spinal block.
What are common precautions when taking Chloroprocaine Injection?
Common precautions when taking chloroprocaine injection include informing your doctor about allergies, blood vessel disease, heart disease, liver disease, brain or nerve disease, heart block, hypotension, severe sepsis, spine problems, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), heart problems, lung or breathing problems, methemoglobinemia (blood disorder), or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The medicine should be used with caution in children younger than 6 months, elderly patients with kidney problems, and in patients with severe hypotension.