Benocaine Solution: Mechanism of Action and Uses of Ester-Type Anesthetics
The small, transparent liquid that a doctor gives you with the instruction to "hold this in your mouth" during a gastroscopy or laryngeal examination is Benocaine. It is a medication that paralyzes nerves to reduce pain and discomfort during examinations or procedures, but unlike over-the-counter cold medicines, it cannot be freely obtained and requires a doctor's prescription. In this article, we examine exactly what Benocaine is, how it works in the body, and when and how to use it. Ahead of an examination… Read more