Oxybuprocaine

Oxybuprocaine
Clinical data
Trade namesNovesin(e)
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Pregnancy
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  • AU: D
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Pharmacokinetic data
MetabolismEsterases in blood plasma and liver
Identifiers
  • 2-diethylaminoethyl 4-amino-3-butoxy-benzoate
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC17H28N2O3
Molar mass308.422 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • O=C(OCCN(CC)CC)c1cc(OCCCC)c(cc1)N
  • InChI=1S/C17H28N2O3/c1-4-7-11-21-16-13-14(8-9-15(16)18)17(20)22-12-10-19(5-2)6-3/h8-9,13H,4-7,10-12,18H2,1-3H3 checkY
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Oxybuprocaine (INN), also known as benoxinate or BNX, is an ester-type local anesthetic, which is used especially in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Oxybuprocaine is sold by Novartis under the brand names Novesine or Novesin.

Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

  1. ^ Anvisa (2023-03-31). "RDC Nº 784 - Listas de Substâncias Entorpecentes, Psicotrópicas, Precursoras e Outras sob Controle Especial" [Collegiate Board Resolution No. 784 - Lists of Narcotic, Psychotropic, Precursor, and Other Substances under Special Control] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Oficial da União (published 2023-04-04). Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-08-16.