Bupivacaine
GroupAmideOnset2–10 minutes after dental injectionDurationMay last 2–3× longer than lidocaine/mepivacaine; up to ~7 hours in many patients. Epinephrine 1:200,000 prolongs effect.
Brand names: MarcaineVivacaine
Bupivacaine is a amide local anesthetic used in dentistry with an onset of 2–10 minutes after dental injection and a working duration of may last 2–3× longer than lidocaine/mepivacaine; up to ~7 hours in many patients. epinephrine 1:200,000 prolongs effect..
The full anesthetic entry includes
- Maximum doses (with and without vasoconstrictor)
- Contraindications, interactions and cardiac considerations
- Pregnancy and pediatric guidance
- The guided dose calculator
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