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oxybuprocaine

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oxybuprocaine

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Also known as NEN891, benoxinate hydrochloride, Minims Oxybuprocaine®, Novesin, Oxyriprocaine, Oxybucaine, Butoxyaminobenzoyldiethylaminoethanol, Benoxil

Oxybuprocaine (INN), also known as benoxinate or BNX, is an ester-type local anesthetic, which is used especially in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Oxybuprocaine is sold by Novartis under the brand names Novesine or Novesin.

Chemical data

Formula
C17H28N2O3
Molecular weight
308.4 g/mol
IUPAC name
2-(diethylamino)ethyl 4-amino-3-butoxybenzoate
SMILES
CCCCOC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)OCCN(CC)CC)N
InChIKey
CMHHMUWAYWTMGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
3.1
Polar surface area
64.8 Ų
H-bond donors
1
H-bond acceptors
5
Formal charge
0

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Drug data · ChEMBL

Max clinical phase
Approved
Molecule type
Small molecule
First approval
1982
Admin. routes
topical
Indications
Pruritus

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Wikidata facts

Mass
308.209993
Has use
medication
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chemical formula
C₁₇H₂₈N₂O₃
canonical SMILES
CCCCOC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)OCCN(CC)CC)N
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
oxybuprocaine
subject has role
local anesthetic
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Uses
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Adverse effects
  • Interactions
  • Synthesis
  • See also
  • References

Oxybuprocaine (INN), also known as benoxinate or BNX, is an ester-type local anesthetic, which is used especially in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Oxybuprocaine is sold by Novartis under the brand names Novesine or Novesin.

Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

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