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Local Anesthetics for Surgery
Local Anesthetics
More than 100 drugs are available for local anesthesia. These drugs act by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses and are often administered for severe pain in a limited area of the body, such as the incision site. Several injections may be necessary to control the pain, and too much anesthetic can have various side effects.