SOVCAINE
\sˈɒvke͡ɪn], \sˈɒvkeɪn], \s_ˈɒ_v_k_eɪ_n]\
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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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