Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Paralytic drugs, or neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), are powerful muscle relaxants used to prevent muscle movement during surgical procedures ...

What Are Types of Local Anesthesia? ‌Local anesthetic drugs are used in three different ways: ‌Local application.You can apply local anesthetic ointment to open sores or mouth ulcers.

General anesthesia drugs can stay in your system for up to 24 hours, so it’s important not to drive or do anything that requires your full attention during that time.