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benzocaine and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

benzocaine has been researched along with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome in 2 studies

Benzocaine: A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along NERVE FIBERS and at NERVE ENDINGS.
dextran sulfate sodium : An organic sodium salt of dextran sulfate. It induces colitis in mice.
benzocaine : A benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) developed severe cyanosis after bronchoscopy (oxygen saturation 34%) from methaemoglobinaemia."1.28Severe methaemoglobinaemia after flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy. ( Casey, MP; Hansen-Flaschen, J; Kotler, RL, 1989)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Viraben, R1
Aquilina, C1
Cambon, L1
Bazex, J1
Kotler, RL1
Hansen-Flaschen, J1
Casey, MP1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for benzocaine and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

ArticleYear
Allergic contact dermatitis in HIV-positive patients.
    Contact dermatitis, 1994, Volume: 31, Issue:5

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Benzocaine; Benzothiazoles; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact;

1994
Severe methaemoglobinaemia after flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy.
    Thorax, 1989, Volume: 44, Issue:3

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Benzocaine; Bronchoscopy; Fiber Optic Technology; Humans;

1989