Chlorethyl
Instructions for use:
- 1. Dosage form
- 2. Pharmacological action
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Method of application and dosage regimen
- 5. Contraindications
- 6. Side effects
Chlorethyl is a local anesthetic.
Dosage form
Chlorethyl is produced in aerosol cans of 100 or 480 ml, or in 30 ml ampoules, 10 ampoules per package.
Chlorethyl is a readily volatile, colorless, transparent liquid with a peculiar odor, hardly soluble in water.
The active ingredient of the drug is ethyl chloride.
pharmachologic effect
The drug is used for short-term superficial anesthesia of the skin. On contact with the skin, the drug begins to evaporate quickly (boiling temperature 12 degrees Celsius), which leads to tissue ischemia and a feeling of strong cooling, as a result of which temporary anesthesia occurs.
The anesthetic effect of Chlorethyl develops very quickly, 5-10 seconds after application, and lasts no longer than twenty minutes. The drug is not addictive and has no resorptive toxic effect.
The anesthetic effect of the drug is due to the depressing effect on the central nervous system and impaired synaptic transmission of impulses. The drug is quite active, but it has a small breadth of therapeutic action, there is a risk of overdose.
When vapors with an ethyl chloride concentration of 3-4 vol.% Are inhaled, anesthesia occurs within two minutes, awakening occurs quickly.
Indications for the use of Chlorethyl
Currently, Chlorethyl is rarely used as anesthesia (except for very short-term surgical interventions). However, it has found wide application for short-term anesthesia of the surface of the skin.
Used as an anesthetic in the following cases:
• dermatitis accompanied by itching;
• sports injuries, sprains of ligaments and tendons, soft tissue contusion;
• thermal burns, intercostal neuralgia, insect bites, neuritis;
• cryotherapy: erysipelas, neuromyositis, verrucous lichen, neuralgia.
Chlorethyl administration and dosage regimen
For local anesthesia of the skin, the rubber cap is removed from the lateral capillary of the ampoule with ethyl chloride. To make the liquid reach room temperature, the ampoule is slightly warmed in the palm of your hand and the flowing liquid is directed to the skin at a distance of 30 cm. After that, “frost” appears on the skin, and the tissues become insensitive and dense.
The frequency of application of the drug is individual and depends on the sensitivity of the patient and the indications. In most cases, a single application is sufficient.
For medicinal purposes, Chlorethyl is used once a week.
Contraindications
Chlorethyl is contraindicated for general anesthesia when:
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• serious condition of the patient;
• diseases of the respiratory system;
• impaired liver and kidney function.
For local anesthesia, contraindications to Chlorethyl are:
• vascular disease (vascular spasms or varicose veins);
• violation of the integrity of the skin.
When applying Chlorethyl, it is necessary to ensure that the patient does not inhale ethyl chloride evaporating from the skin surface.
Side effects of Chlorethyl
Chlorethyl should be used with caution, as undesirable side effects such as damage to the integrity of the skin with exudation and redness may occur.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
