DIBUCAINE
\dˈɪbjuːkˌe͡ɪn], \dˈɪbjuːkˌeɪn], \d_ˈɪ_b_j_uː_k_ˌeɪ_n]\
Definitions of DIBUCAINE
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A local anesthetic of the amide type now generally used for surface anesthesia. It is one of the most potent and toxic of the long-acting local anesthetics and its parenteral use is restricted to spinal anesthesia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1006)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.