Which of the following ester local anesthetics undergo hepatic metabolism-
Correct Answer: Cocaine
Description: Ester LA are predominantly metabolized by Pseudocholinesterase. Ester hydrolysis is very rapid and water soluble metabolite are excreted in urine. In contrast to other ester anesthetics cocaine is paially metabolized in the liver and paially excreted unchanged in urine.
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