Which of the following local anaesthetic has the potential to cause methamoglobinemia ?
Correct Answer: Prilocaine
Description: Prilocaine is a local anaesthetic similar to lignocaine. A metabolite of prilocaine has the potential to cause methaemoglobinemia. Prilocaine is used mainly for infiltration, nerve block and for providing intravenous regional anaesthesia.
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