Dibucaine Topical application and Ziconotide Intrathecal

• Generic Name: dibucaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dibucaine, Nupercainal, Rectacaine

Dibucaine is used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches.

Dibucaine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. Dibucaine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

Dibucaine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.

• Generic Name: ziconotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prialt

Ziconotide injection is used to relieve severe chronic pain in patients who have already been treated with other medicines (e.g., morphine) and did not work well.

Ziconotide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.