title: Local anaesthetics: an overview of current drugs.
abstract: Local anaesthetics are one of the most widely used classes of drugs in clinical practice. When they are given systemically, cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle may be affected, as well as the peripheral and central nervous systems and the specialized conducting system of the heart. Knowledge of the pharmacology, action, metabolism and side-effects is vital for safe use of these drugs.
authors: Department of Anaesthetics, Whipps Cross Hospital, London.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Singh
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Erwin
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004304:Dosage Forms; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D062787:Drug Overdose; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004304:Dosage Forms