Anesthesia Guide

11 agents. Every technique. Every dose calculation.

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Anesthesia Guide — All Agents

Local (6)

Topical (5)

Lidocaine 2% · Max 7.0 mg/kg · Onset 2-3 min

Articaine 4% · Max 7.0 mg/kg · Onset 1-2 min

Mepivacaine 3% · Max 6.6 mg/kg · Onset 3-5 min

Bupivacaine 0.5% · Max 1.3 mg/kg · Onset 6-10 min

Prilocaine 4% · Max 8.0 mg/kg · Onset 2-4 min

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MechanismDosingSafety

Lidocaine 2%

Local AnestheticWith Epi 1:100K

Max Dose

7.0 mg/kg with epi · 4.4 mg/kg without

Onset: 2-3 minDuration: 60 min

Contraindications

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Lidocaine 2% — Full Profile

Key Data

Max Dose: 7.0 mg/kg (with epi)

Max Dose: 4.4 mg/kg (without epi)

Onset: 2-3 minutes

Duration: 60 minutes (with epi)

Indications

Contraindications

Safety Notes

Cardiac patients: limit epi concentration. Monitor for signs of toxicity.

Key features

Max Dose Info

Weight-based dosing limits for each agent.

Onset & Duration

When it kicks in and how long.

Injection Techniques

Step-by-step nerve blocks.

Contraindications

When NOT to use each agent.

Vasoconstrictors

Epi options and cardiac considerations.

Agent Profiles

Detailed profile for each agent.

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Anesthesia Guide

11 agents. Every technique. Every dose calculation.

Local

Topical

Total

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Agent List

Browse All Anesthetic Agents

See all 6 local and 5 topical anesthetics in one place. Each entry shows key data — max dose, onset, duration, and vasoconstrictor options.

6 Local5 Topical11 Total

Anesthesia Guide — All Agents

Local (6)

Topical (5)

Lidocaine 2% · Max 7.0 mg/kg · Onset 2-3 min

Articaine 4% · Max 7.0 mg/kg · Onset 1-2 min

Mepivacaine 3% · Max 6.6 mg/kg · Onset 3-5 min

Bupivacaine 0.5% · Max 1.3 mg/kg · Onset 6-10 min

Prilocaine 4% · Max 8.0 mg/kg · Onset 2-4 min

Agent Detail

Quick Lookup on Mobile

Tap any agent to see its full profile — mechanism, dosing, onset, duration, contraindications, and study tips. Everything you need to master dental anesthesia.

MechanismDosingSafety

Lidocaine 2%

Local AnestheticWith Epi 1:100K

Max Dose

7.0 mg/kg with epi · 4.4 mg/kg without

Onset: 2-3 minDuration: 60 min

Contraindications

Desktop

Full Agent Details on Desktop

Read complete agent profiles on a larger screen — mechanism of action, clinical indications, contraindications, and safety considerations for each anesthetic.

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Lidocaine 2% — Full Profile

Key Data

Max Dose: 7.0 mg/kg (with epi)

Max Dose: 4.4 mg/kg (without epi)

Onset: 2-3 minutes

Duration: 60 minutes (with epi)

Indications

Contraindications

Safety Notes

Cardiac patients: limit epi concentration. Monitor for signs of toxicity.

Key features

Max Dose Info

Weight-based dosing limits for each agent.

Onset & Duration

When it kicks in and how long.

Injection Techniques

Step-by-step nerve blocks.

Contraindications

When NOT to use each agent.

Vasoconstrictors

Epi options and cardiac considerations.

Agent Profiles

Detailed profile for each agent.

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