This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
Which of the following local anaesthetic has the potential to cause methamoglobinemia ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Procaine, B. Prilocaine, C. Tetracaine, D. Bupivacaine
B: Prilocaine
Answer: B: Prilocaine 
Explanation: Prilocaine is a local anaesthetic similar to lignocaine. A metabolite of prilocaine has the potential to cause methaemoglobinemia. Prilocaine is used mainly for infiltration, nerve block and for providing intravenous regional anaesthesia.