antipyrine/benzocaine

^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

Mechanism of action

anesthetic
decreased permeability of neuronal membrane to Na+ resulting in blocking of nerve impulses

↑ The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
↑ Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
↑ Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
↑ Prescriber's Letter 15(5): 2008 The New Auralgan Formulation Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=240502&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com