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Prilocaine /ˈpraɪlɵkeɪn/ is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type first prepared by Claes Tegner and Nils Löfgren. In its injectable form (trade name Citanest) it is often used in dentistry. It is also often combined with lidocaine as a preparation for dermal anesthesia (lidocaine/prilocaine or EMLA) for treatment of conditions like paresthesia. As it has low cardiac toxicity it is commonly used for intravenous regional anaesthesia (IVRA).
