Multiple choice

An antipruritic agent helps to relieve the discomfort associated with itching. Which of the following local anesthetics is used as an antipruritic?

  1. Procaine

  2. Tetracaine

  3. Cocaine

  4. Lidocaine
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tetracaine is a potent local anesthetic of the ester group. It is mainly used topically in ophthalmology and as an antipruritic, and it has been used in spinal anesthesia.

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