Mepivacaine



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  • Contains / Salt: Mepivacaine


Mepivacaine Information



Mepivacaine Benefits & Uses

Mepivacaine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Mepivacaine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Anesthesia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 270 mg
  • Dosage Route: Dental
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Anesthesia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 270 mg
  • Dosage Route: Dental
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Anesthesia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 270 mg
  • Dosage Route: Dental
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Anesthesia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 180 mg
  • Dosage Route: Dental
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Mepivacaine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mepivacaine is used -

Severe

  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
  • Bradycardia
  • Arrhythimia

Moderate

  • Respiratory Disorder

Mild

Common

  • Disorientation
  • Itching or burning

Mepivacaine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Mepivacaine safe for pregnant women?


    Mepivacaine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Mepivacaine again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Mepivacaine safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Mepivacaine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Mepivacaine on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Mepivacaine on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Mepivacaine on the Liver?


    Side effects of Mepivacaine rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mepivacaine on the Heart?


    Mepivacaine has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Mepivacaine with Other Drugs

Mepivacaine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Mepivacaine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mepivacaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Mepivacaine

  • Is this Mepivacaine habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Mepivacaine is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Mepivacaine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mepivacaine can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Mepivacaine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Mepivacaine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Mepivacaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Mepivacaine


    You can take Mepivacaine with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Mepivacaine


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mepivacaine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carbocaine™ (Mepivacaine Hydrochloride)



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