Surgery & Anaesthesia

18 drugs · 18 Prescription

Anaesthetic agents and drugs used during surgical procedures

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

You have trouble breathing or feel like you're choking after surgery, even if you're sitting up or standing.
Your heart is beating very fast or irregularly, or you feel like your heart is skipping beats after surgery.
You have severe pain in your chest or stomach that doesn't go away, even after taking pain medication.
You're experiencing numbness, tingling, or weakness in your face, arms, or legs that's getting worse.
You're vomiting blood or black tarry stools after surgery, which could be a sign of internal bleeding.

For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Corticosteroid + Decongestant + Local Anaesthetic

combination for pile relief

Beclomethasone Dipropionate; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride; Lignocaine Hydrochloride

Prescription

Pile (haemorrhoids), anal itching, anal swelling, pain and discomfort around the anus, anal fissure (small tear around the anus)

1 Nigerian brand

Local Anaesthetic

Relieves pain in a specific area

Bupivacaine hydrochloride

Prescription

Numbing during surgery, pain relief during childbirth (epidural), spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section (CS), nerve block for post-surgery pain relief

1 Nigerian brand

Lidocaine Hydrochloride

Prescription

Numbing before minor surgery, dental procedures, stitching of wounds, numbing skin before injections, relief of pain from sore throat or mouth ulcers, treatment of certain irregular heartbeats

13 Nigerian brands

Local anaesthetic

Relieves pain by numbing the area

Bupivacaine hydrochloride; Dextrose

Prescription

Pain relief during surgery (caesarean section, operations on the legs or lower abdomen), spinal anaesthesia for childbirth, numbing the lower body during surgical procedures

2 Nigerian brands

Antibiotic with Local Anaesthetic

Cephalosporin

Ceftriaxone Sodium; Lidocaine Hydrochloride

Prescription

Typhoid, serious infections of the blood (sepsis), pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTI), gonorrhoea, meningitis, skin and wound infections, bone infections, severe ear infections

2 Nigerian brands

Neuromuscular blocker

muscle relaxant for surgery

Cisatracurium

Prescription

Muscle relaxation during surgery, helping doctors insert a breathing tube (intubation), keeping muscles still during operations that require you not to move

1 Nigerian brand

Sedative

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride

Prescription

Sedation during intensive care (ICU), sedation during medical procedures, anxiety relief before or during surgery

1 Nigerian brand

NSAID Painkiller with Local Anaesthetic

Relieves pain and reduces swelling quickly

Diclofenac Sodium; Lidocaine

Prescription

Severe body pain, back pain, joint pain, arthritis, muscle pain, pain after surgery, painful menstrual cramps (period pain), kidney stone pain, inflammation and swelling

1 Nigerian brand

Combination ear drop: Steroid, Antibiotics, and Local Anaesthetic

Fludrocortisone; Neomycin; Polymyxin B Sulfate; Lidocaine

Prescription

Ear infections, ear pain, itching inside the ear, swimmer's ear (outer ear infection), infected ear from scratching or dirty water entering the ear

1 Nigerian brand

General Anaesthetic

Makes you feel sleepy and pain-free

Isoflurane

Prescription

General anaesthesia for surgery (to make you sleep deeply and feel no pain during an operation)

2 Nigerian brands

General Anaesthetic / Dissociative Anaesthetic

Makes you feel sleepy and pain-free

Ketamine

Prescription

Anaesthesia for surgery, pain relief during medical procedures, sedation for emergency treatments, severe pain management in hospital settings

9 Nigerian brands

Local Anaesthetic with Vasoconstrictor

Lidocain Hydrochloride; Adrenaline; Sodium Chloride; Methyl Paraben

Prescription

Local numbing for dental procedures (tooth removal, filling), minor surgeries, stitching of wounds, pain relief during childbirth (epidural), numbing before small operations

1 Nigerian brand

Lidocaine Hydrochloride; Epinephrine

Prescription

Numbing for dental procedures (tooth removal, filling, gum surgery), numbing for minor surgeries, stitching of wounds, numbing during childbirth (epidural)

1 Nigerian brand

Neuromuscular Blocking Agent

Pancuronium

Prescription

Muscle relaxation during surgery, helping with mechanical ventilation (breathing machine support) in intensive care

1 Nigerian brand

Local anaesthetic

Proparacaine hydrochloride

Prescription

Numbing the eye before eye examinations, removal of foreign objects from the eye, eye pressure tests (tonometry), minor eye surgery procedures

1 Nigerian brand

General Anaesthetic

Makes you feel sleepy and pain-free during surgery

Propofol

Prescription

Putting patients to sleep for surgery (general anaesthesia), keeping patients sedated during operations or in intensive care, sedation for minor medical procedures

6 Nigerian brands

Stomach ulcer protectant with local anaesthetic

Sucralfate, Oxetacaine

Prescription

Stomach ulcer, heartburn, acid reflux (when acid comes up to your chest and throat), stomach pain from excess acid, inflammation of the food pipe (oesophagitis)

1 Nigerian brand

Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker

Suxamethonium

Prescription

Muscle relaxation during surgery, insertion of breathing tubes (intubation), short medical procedures requiring muscle paralysis, emergency airway management

1 Nigerian brand