Mepivacaine
GroupAmideOnsetMaxilla: 30–120 seconds; Mandible: 1–4 minutesDuration3% plain: Maxilla ~20 min operating anesthesia; Mandible ~40 min
Brand names: ScandonestCarbocainePolocaine
Mepivacaine is a amide local anesthetic used in dentistry with an onset of maxilla: 30–120 seconds; mandible: 1–4 minutes and a working duration of 3% plain: maxilla ~20 min operating anesthesia; mandible ~40 min.
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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