Mepivacine-HCl
What is it?
Mepivacaine-HCl is a short-acting local anesthetic belonging to the group of amide-type local anesthetics.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Local anesthesia for dental procedures by infiltration
- Nerve block in adults and pediatric patients
Other names for Mepivacaine-HCl:
- Carbocaine
- Isocaine
- Polocaine
- Scandonest
- 2-Piperidinecarboxamide, N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-1-methyl, monohydrochloride
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Amide-type local anesthesia
- Bupivacaine
- Cinchocaine (dibucaine)
- Etidocaine
- Nupercaine
- Prilocaine
- Other amide anesthetics
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