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Showing the pharmacological data for the two LA groups
| LA groups | Max dose (mg/kg) | Duration (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Esters | ||
| Chloroprocaine | 12 | 0.5–1 |
| Procaine | 12 | 0.5–1 |
| Cocaine | 3 | 0.5–1 |
| Tetracaine | 3 | 1.5–6 |
| Amides | ||
| Lidocaine | 4.5/(7 with epi) | 0.75–1.5 |
| Mepivacaine | 4.5/(7 with epi) | 1–2 |
| Prilocaine | 8 | 0.5–1 |
| Bupivacaine | 3 | 1.5–8 |
| Ropivacaine | 3 | 1.5–8 |
