This brand name is authorized in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore
The drug CO-PHENYLCAINE contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Phenylephrine
UNII 04JA59TNSJ - PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic agent with mainly direct effects on adrenergic receptors. It has predominantly alpha adrenergic activity and is without stimulating effects on the central nervous system. The sympathomimetic effect of phenylephrine produces vasoconstriction which in turn relieves nasal congestion. |
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Lignocaine
UNII 98PI200987 - LIDOCAINE
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Lidocaine, like other local anaesthetics, causes a reversible blockade of impulse propagation along nerve fibres by preventing the inward movement of sodium ions through the nerve membrane. Local anaesthetics of the amide-type are thought to act within the sodium channels of the nerve membrane. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| N01BB52 | Lidocaine, combinations | N Nervous system → N01 Anesthetics → N01B Anesthetics, local → N01BB Amides |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: HK | Department of Health Drug Office | Identifier(s): 56374 |
| Country: NZ | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority | Identifier(s): 18015 |
| Country: SG | Health Sciences Authority | Identifier(s): 08214P |
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