Hexylcaine

Hexylcaine

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Pharmacokinetic data
Elimination half-life	<10 minutes
Identifiers
IUPAC name 1-cyclohexylaminopropan-2-yl benzoate
CAS Number	532-77-4
PubChem Template:Abbreviation	10770
DrugBank	APRD01014
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C16H23NO2
Molar mass	261.359 g/mol

Hexylcaine hydrochloride, also called cyclaine (Merck) or osmocaine, is a short-acting local anesthetic. It acts by inhibiting sodium channel conduction. Overdose can lead to headache, tinnitus, numbness and tingling around the mouth and tongue, convulsions, inability to breathe, and decreased heart function.