Description
Proxymetacaine is a topical anesthetic that is commonly used for ocular anesthesia or analgesia. Like other anesthetics, proxymetacaine may drive its function from inhibition of voltage-gated Na+ channels.
References
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Jauregui MJ, Sanders TJ, Polse KA. Anesthetic effects from low concentrations of proparacaine and benoxinate. J Am Optom Assoc. 1980 Jan;51(1):37-41. PMID: 6997360.