Lidocaine vs. Dibucaine — What's the Difference?

Lidocaine, also known as lignocaine and sold under the brand name Xylocaine among others, is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type. It is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia.

(organic compound) Cinchocaine.

A synthetic amide, C14H22N2O, used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic agent.

A local anesthetic that is administered by injection

(pharmaceutical drug) A crystalline compound C₁₄H₂₂N₂O that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and as an antiarrhythmic agent.

A local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes