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eucaine
[ yoo-keyn, yoo-keyn ]
noun
Pharmacology.
- a white, crystalline solid, C 15 H 21 NO 2 , formerly a local anesthetic, used in veterinary medicine as a substitute for cocaine.
eucaine
/ ːˈɪ /
noun
- a crystalline optically active substance formerly used as a local anaesthetic. Formula: C 15 H 21 NO 2
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Of later developments, eucaine and novocaine are best known.
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The drugs mentioned in this drug act and which are often used in patent medicine nostrums are, chloral hydrate, cocaine, heroin, chloroform, alpha or beta eucaine, opium, morphin, alcohol, cannabis indica, or any derivative or preparation of any such substance contained therein.
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Inject a three per cent solution of eucaine, or six per cent solution of cocaine.
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