Mepivacaine Benefits & Uses

Mepivacaine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pain

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

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Loss of consciousness
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Tremor

Common

Disorientation
Itching or burning

Mepivacaine Related Warnings

Is the use of Mepivacaine safe for pregnant women?

Mepivacaine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Mepivacaine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Mepivacaine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Mepivacaine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Mepivacaine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Mepivacaine again, only after your doctor's advice.

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 -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Dehydration
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Mepivacaine

Is this Mepivacaine habit forming or addictive?

Mepivacaine does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mepivacaine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Mepivacaine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Mepivacaine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Mepivacaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mepivacaine

Taking Mepivacaine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mepivacaine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mepivacaine.

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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