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bucain + fentanyl

University of Debrecen · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Bucain is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels, while fentanyl is an opioid agonist that binds mu receptors; together they provide combined local anesthesia and systemic analgesia.

Bucain is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels, while fentanyl is an opioid agonist that binds mu receptors; together they provide combined local anesthesia and systemic analgesia. Used for Local anesthesia with systemic analgesia for surgical and procedural pain management.

At a glance

Generic namebucain + fentanyl
SponsorUniversity of Debrecen
Drug classLocal anesthetic + opioid analgesic combination
TargetVoltage-gated sodium channels (bucain); mu-opioid receptor (fentanyl)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management / Anesthesia
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Bucain works by inhibiting sodium influx in nerve fibers, preventing action potential propagation and blocking pain signal transmission at the site of administration. Fentanyl acts as a mu-opioid receptor agonist in the central nervous system, enhancing pain relief through opioid pathways. This combination provides both local and systemic analgesia for pain management.

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