Articaine and epinephrine

Generic name: Articaine And Epinephrine
Brand names: Septocaine
Dosage form: injectable solution (4%-1:100000; 4%-1:200,000)
Drug class: Local injectable anesthetics

Usage of Articaine and epinephrine

Articaine and epinephrine are anesthetics (numbing medicines). They work by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Articaine and epinephrine is a combination medicine used to numb your mouth for a dental procedure.

Articaine and epinephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Articaine and epinephrine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling or puffiness of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers right away if you have:

weak or shallow breathing;

a slow heart rate;

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

blurred vision, ringing in your ears; or

anxiety, confusion, restless feeling, or tremors.

Call your doctor or dentist at once if you have any swelling, pain, or heavy bleeding after your procedure.

Common side effects of articaine and epinephrine may include:

tongue pain or swelling, red or swollen gums;

mild swelling in your face;

headache; or

numbness and tingling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Articaine and epinephrine

You should not receive articaine and epinephrine if you are allergic to any type of numbing medicine.

To make sure articaine and epinephrine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

a heart rhythm disorder;

low or high blood pressure;

asthma or a sulfite allergy; or

a history of seizures.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether articaine and epinephrine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether articaine and epinephrine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Articaine and epinephrine

Articaine and epinephrine is given as an injection that is usually placed into the gum area inside your mouth. You will receive this injection in a dentist's office or oral surgical setting.

Warnings

You should not receive articaine and epinephrine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.

What other drugs will affect Articaine and epinephrine

Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with articaine and epinephrine, especially:

an antidepressant--amitriptylline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline, protriptyline, trimipramine;

antipsychotic medication--chlorpromazine, droperidol, fluphenazine, haloperidol, perphenazine; or

an MAO inhibitor--isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with articaine and epinephrine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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