Which one of the following local anesthetics belongs to the ester group?
Correct Answer: Procaine
Description: Procaine is an ester linked local anaesthetic. Bupivacaine, Lignocaine and Mepivacaine are amide linked local anesthetics. Other ester linked anesthetics are cocaine, chloroprocaine, tetracine and benzocaine. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By K D Tripathi, 5th Edition, Page 320.
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