Emla

Local Anaesthesia therapy
Treatment
1 FDA approval
0 Active Studies for Emla

What is Emla

PrilocaineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryArticaine is a type of local anesthetic that numbs a specific area of the body. It is commonly used in dental procedures to numb the area around the tooth that is being worked on.
Citanest Forteis the brand name
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Emla Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Citanest Forte
Prilocaine
1965
73

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Prilocaine, also known as Citanest Forte, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as Local Anaesthesia therapy .
Local Anaesthesia therapy

Effectiveness

How Emla Affects PatientsPrilocaine works by attaching to the inside surface of sodium channels, which stops sodium from entering the cells. This blocks nerve signals from being sent, but only temporarily. Once the drug is absorbed away from the cells, the sodium channels start working again and signals can be sent once more.
How Emla works in the bodyPrilocaine works on the sodium channels of nerve cells to stop the spread of seizures, and also helps to regulate abnormal heart rhythms.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended measure of Emla is based upon the diagnosed affliction. The amount of dosage is subject to the mode of application as outlined in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Local Anaesthesia therapy
, 40.0 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mg, 2.5 %, 50.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg
, Subcutaneous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Periodontal, Gel, Gel - Periodontal, Dental, Injection, solution - Dental, Kit - Topical, Kit, Infiltration, Gel - Topical, Solution, Solution - Infiltration, Cutaneous, Spray, Spray - Cutaneous, Patch, Patch - Topical, Submucosal, Injection, solution - Submucosal, Parenteral, Injection, solution - Parenteral, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Topical, Cream; Kit, Cream; Kit - Topical, Kit - Cutaneous; Topical, Cutaneous; Topical, Oral; Topical

Warnings

Emla has three contraindications, thus it should not be employed while experiencing any of the conditions given in the following table.Emla Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Methemoglobinemia
Do Not Combine
Congenital methaemoglobinaemia
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Emla.
Common Emla Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Azelastine
Major
Prilocaine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Ethanol
Major
Prilocaine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.
Oliceridine
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Prilocaine is combined with Oliceridine.
Technetium Tc-99m tilmanocept
Major
Prilocaine may decrease effectiveness of Technetium Tc-99m tilmanocept as a diagnostic agent.
Thalidomide
Major
Prilocaine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Thalidomide.

Emla Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Emla?

No active trials are currently investigating the potential of Emla for Anesthetic purposes.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Local Anaesthesia therapy
0 Actively Recruiting

Emla Reviews: What are patients saying about Emla?

3.7Patient Review
9/11/2009
Emla for Administration of Local Anesthetic Drug
The product worked well, but I used it on open skin and it got into my bloodstream. As a result, I failed a drug test.

Patient Q&A Section about emla

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does EMLA have to be prescribed?

"This medicine contains a mixture of two topical local anesthetics (numbing medicines). It temporarily reduces the sensation of pain by deadening the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription."

Answered by AI

Does EMLA numbing cream work?

"EMLA cream is a topical anaesthetic agent that is effective and well-tolerated for needle insertion and minor dermatological procedures, including laser therapy of birthmarks*. The manufacturer's dosage recommendations should be followed carefully to avoid toxicity."

Answered by AI

How long does it take EMLA cream to work?

"The numbing effects of EMLA Cream will begin to take effect 60 minutes after it's applied, and can last for up to 4 hours in children 3 months and older (1 hour in children younger than 3 months). You'll know the cream is working if your child's skin starts to feel numb (they won't pull away when you touch the area with your fingernail)."

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What is in EMLA cream?

"EMLA contains lidocaine and prilocaine, which are used as numbing agents. It also contains polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, which act as emulsifiers, and carboxypolymethylene, which is a thickening agent. Sodium hydroxide is added to adjust the pH to approximately 9, and purified water is added to make up 1 gram."

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