Mepivacaine

pharmacological · nervous · cardiovascular · Intramuscular · Subcutaneous

Mepivacaine. Amide local anesthetic — Na+ channel blocker. Less vasodilation than lidocaine → less added epinephrine needed for dental + minor surgical procedures.…

Amide local anesthetic — Na+ channel blocker. Less vasodilation than lidocaine → less added epinephrine needed for dental + minor surgical procedures. Used pediatric and cardiovascular patients where epinephrine should be avoided.

Sources: PMID:8989005, PMID:2271470