Drug Summary

  Drug name:  hexylcaine
  Chemical name:  Hexylcaine hydrochloride
  Formula:  C₁₆H₂₃NO₂
  Weight:   261.3593
  CAS no:  532-77-4
  DrugBank link:  DB00473
  Description:  Hexylcaine hydrochloride, also called cyclaine (Merck) or osmocaine, is a short-acting local anesthetic. It acts by inhibiting sodium channel conduction. Overdose can lead to headache, tinnitus, numbness and tingling around the mouth and tongue, convulsions, inability to breathe, and decreased heart function. Hexylcaine has been discontinued in the US market.
  Indication:  Used as a local anesthetic for surface application, infiltration or nerve block