Articaine
GroupAmide (unique thiophene ring)OnsetWithin 1–9 minutes after injectionDurationInfiltration: ~1 hour complete anesthesia; Nerve block: up to ~2 hours
Brand names: SeptocaineZorcaineUbistesin
Articaine is a amide (unique thiophene ring) local anesthetic used in dentistry with an onset of within 1–9 minutes after injection and a working duration of infiltration: ~1 hour complete anesthesia; nerve block: up to ~2 hours.
The full anesthetic entry includes
- Maximum doses (with and without vasoconstrictor)
- Contraindications, interactions and cardiac considerations
- Pregnancy and pediatric guidance
- The guided dose calculator
More local anesthetics
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