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there are two main classes of anesthetics

1. General anesthetics

2. Local anesthetics

General anesthetics are used to produce general analgesia (total unconsciousness) that is utilized for surgery purpose.

eg. chloroform

Local anesthetics are used to produce analgesia (numbness) to local area of body (particular area)

eg, xylocaine

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