Patent ID: 8828452
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
1. A method for providing post-operative pain control or relief to a patient comprising administering bicarbonate to an area of a patient during a surgical or dental procedure, near completion of a surgical or dental procedure or immediately following a surgical or dental procedure, wherein the area has previously been administered or contains a solution of regional or local anesthetic at a concentration of up to about 10% to provide anesthetic inhibition of sensation, and wherein the bicarbonate at a concentration of 1 to 15% in solution is administered at a ratio of greater than 1:1 (v/v) to 10:1 (v/v) to the amount of the anesthetic previously administered, wherein said bicarbonate reverses anesthetic inhibition of sensation, except pain sensation, and provides or extends pain control or relief to the patient for a period of time after the surgical or dental procedure.