Procaine is used for local anesthesia.

Procaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Facial swelling, Allergic reaction, Hives, Shortness of breath, Anxiety, Irregular heart rate, Slow heart rate, Chest pain, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Injection site numbness, Injection site pain, Nausea, Restlessness, Throat tightness, Convulsion, Trembling, Vomiting

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver problems, bleeding or clotting problems or any heart disease, neuromuscular disorders like myasthenia gravis or other such medical conditions.
• Take precautions while taking procaine if you have sulphite allergy, as it may cause serious or life threatening allergic reactions and asthmatic episodes in patients who are susceptible.
• Procaine in large doses is not advisable in patients with heart blocks.
• Do not use procaine along with anti-hypertensive drugs.
• Use with caution if you are taking vasoconstrictor drugs or anti-depressants as there may be hypertension or disturbances in cardiac rhythm.

Ques. Q. Is Procaine acidic or basic?
Procaine is an amino ester which is broken down topara aminobenzoic acid by enzymes in the body

Ques. Q. Is it an amide or ester?
Procaine is an amino ester which is broken down topara aminobenzoic acid by enzymes in the body

Ques. Q. Is it an alkaloid?
Procaine is an amino ester which is broken down to para amino benzoic acid by enzymes in the body

Ques. Q. Is Procaine safe?
Procaine is safe when it is administered by a doctor at a dose and for a usage prescribed by the doctor

Ques. Q. How does Procaine prevent pain?
Procaine blocks nerve impulses and thus prevents pain sensation.