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Whats the difference between procaine and novacaine?
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Structure: The molecules are similar and do the same thing but their chemical structure is different.
Answered 8/12/2012
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Generic vs Branded: They are the same. Procaine is a local anesthetic which was used widely in dentistry under the brand name novacaine. It is not used today in dentistry due to a much higher allergic reaction rate to procaine over Lidocaine (xylocaine).
Answered 9/28/2016
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