Piperocaine (Noun)
Meaning
A compound used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local or spinal anesthetic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The anesthesiologist decided to administer piperocaine as a spinal anesthetic for the upcoming surgical procedure.
- Piperocaine is an amide type of local anesthetic used for blocking pain signals.
- A doctor specializing in pain management recommended using piperocaine as an epidural injection to relieve severe lower back pain.
- Research indicated piperocaine may provide extended analgesia due to its lipid solubility.
- Medical professionals opt for piperocaine when less systemic toxicity and potential risks associated with more common local anesthetics need to be mitigated.