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A local anaesthetic of the amide type now generally used for surface anaesthesia. It is one of the most potent and toxic of the long-acting local anaesthetics and its parenteral use is restricted to spinal anaesthesia.

Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, local.

Chemical name: 4-Quinolinecarboxamide, 2-butoxy-N-(2-(diethylamino)ethyl)-

(12 Dec 1998)