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Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Chemical Actions and Uses [D27] » Pharmacologic Actions » Therapeutic Uses » Central Nervous System Agents » Central Nervous System Depressants » Anesthetics
Description
Agents capable of inducing a total or partial loss of sensation, especially tactile sensation and pain. They may act to induce general ANESTHESIA, in which an unconscious state is achieved, or may act locally to induce numbness or lack of sensation at a targeted site. MeSH
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Subtype Terms (3)
Anesthetics, General
3 approved drugs
Anesthetics, Local
17 drugs (14 approved, 3 experimental)
Approved Indicated Drugs (2)
Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (5)
Phase 2 Indicated Drugs (1)
Phase 1 Indicated Drugs (1)
Other Experimental Indicated Drugs (5)
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