Prilocaine produces ___?___ vasodilation than do equal amounts of Lidocaine

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  • Prilocaine is metabolized to orthotoluidine, a product that can produce m€themoglobinemia, a condition that is characterized by increased levels of methemoglobin in the blood. Note: This methemoglobin is less effective than hemoglobin in catrying oxygen in the blood.

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