Hexylcaine
Drug profile
Also known as: cyclain, hexylcaine HCl, hexylcaine hydrochloride, osmocaine
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Hexylcaine is an ofm drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including SCN1A|SCN2A|SCN3A. Recorded indications include Local anesthesia.
- Approval status: ofm.
- Molecular targets: SCN1A|SCN2A|SCN3A (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Local anesthesia.
- Molecular formula: C16H23NO2; molecular weight 261.37 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Local anesthesia
Contraindications (5)
- Conduction disorder of the heart
- Decreased respiratory function
- Denuded skin
- Open wound
- Seizure disorder
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium channel alpha subunits; brain (Types I, II, III) | SCN1A|SCN2A|SCN3A | blocker | IC50 5.15 |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | MERCK |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Hexylcaine is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C16H23NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 261.37 g/mol |
| CAS number | 532-77-4 |
| InChIKey | DKLKMKYDWHYZTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 10770 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Hexylcaine used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Hexylcaine: Local anesthesia.
How does Hexylcaine work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include SCN1A|SCN2A|SCN3A (blocker).
What is the chemical formula of Hexylcaine?
Hexylcaine has the molecular formula C16H23NO2 and a molecular weight of 261.37 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1373 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1197 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 10770 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB00473 — drug record
- FDA UNII 511IU0826Z — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Hexylcaine — current prescribing information (label search)
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