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US brand names:EMLA(with prilocaine), LidoVex
Also known as: Lignocaine Topical
Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in sensory nerve endings preventing pain signal transmission. Topical anesthesia.
Apply 30-60 min before procedure under occlusive dressing. EMLA: prilocaine can cause methemoglobinemia in cats. Lidocaine patch: do not allow ingestion.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | Topical | CAUTION: prilocaine in EMLA can cause methemoglobinemia in cats | EMLA applied 30-60 min before | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.230Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Dog (Domestic) | Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | EMLA 30-60 min before procedure | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.229Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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