anesthetic

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With a colonoscopy, for instance, patients often receive an anesthetic, like propofol, or a narcotic such as Demerol or fentanyl, combined with anti-anxiety medication like Versed or Valium.

From New York Times

After applying a topical anesthetic, the device uses insulated micro-needling and radio-frequency energy to wake dermis cells and stimulate new collagen and elastin growth at the deepest levels.

From Seattle Times

Although numbing agents and local anesthetics are available, they are rarely used.

From Washington Post

Attorneys said they also believe the team injected Smith with “some sort of sedative and/or anesthetic”— violating assurances to a federal judge in court proceedings that they do not use intramuscular injections.

From Seattle Times

While hundreds of drugs including chemotherapy and anesthetic agents have been in short supply for years, the current shortages of amoxicillin and antiviral drugs are unusual, Dr. Ganio said.

From New York Times