Science Source Stock Photo - Molecular model of the local anesthetic procaine

Molecular model of the local anesthetic procaine

Description: Procaine. Molecular model of the local anesthetic procaine (or novocain), formula: C13H20N2O2. Atoms are spherical, and color-coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (light blue) and oxygen (red). Procaine is a synthetic drug based on the naturally occurring cocaine. Cocaine was once used in surgery, but was withdrawn once its toxic and stimulant effects became known. Procaine is a less potent anesthetic, and has a shorter duration of action, but is non-toxic. It has been largely replaced in surgery by drugs such as lidocaine, which is more potent and longer lasting Local anesthetics are used in minor operations, or in preparations for use in the home.

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Laguna Design/Science Source

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Legacy Identifier: SB5121

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Size: 3543px × 2749px (~27 MB)

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