pics Carbocaine HCl Generic Name: mepivacaine (me PIV a kane) Brand Name: Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons What is Carbocaine HCl (mepivacaine)? Mepivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain. Mepivacaine is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic for an epidural or spinal block. It is also used as an anesthetic for dental procedures. Mepivacaine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Slideshow Men's Health Month And Movember: Raising The Profile Of Men's Health One Stache At A Time What is the most important information I should know about Carbocaine HCl (mepivacaine)? Spinal numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes . Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of nerve damage from mepivacaine. What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving Carbocaine HCl (mepivacaine)? You should not receive mepivacaine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine. To make sure mepivacaine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver or kidney disease; low or high blood pressure; heart disease or a history of stroke; heart rhythm disorder; coronary artery disease; epilepsy or other seizure disorder; a drug allergy; or if you regularly use any medicines (especially to treat migraine headache, depression, or mental illness). FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether mepivacaine 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 mepivacaine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How is Carbocaine HCl (mepivacaine)given? For an epidural or spinal block, mepivacaine is injected into an area of your lower back near your spine. You will receive this injection in a hospital or surgical setting. For a dental procedure, mepivacaine is injected into the gum area inside your mouth. You will receive this injection in a dentist's office or oral surgery setting. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs may be watched closely while you are receiving mepivacaine. Spinal numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes . This includes sexual function, bowel or bladder control, and movement or feeling in your legs or feet. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of nerve damage from mepivacaine. What happens if I miss a dose? Since mepivacaine is given as needed before a surgery or other medical procedure, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule. What happens if I overdose? Tell your caregivers right away if you think you have received too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, seizure (convulsions), shallow breathing, or slow heart rate. What should I avoid after receiving Carbocaine HCl (mepivacaine)? After your dental procedure, avoid eating, chewing gum, or drinking hot liquids until the feeling in your mouth has returned completely. Mepivacaine can cause numbness for a long period of time. Chewing while your mouth is numb could result in a bite injury to your tongue, lips, or inside of your cheek. Carbocaine HCl (mepivacaine) side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hives, itching, skin redness; nausea, vomiting, sweating, feeling hot; fast heartbeats; sneezing, difficult breathing; dizziness, fainting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your caregiver right away if you have: numbness and tingling in your mouth or lips, metallic taste in your mouth; ringing in your ears, blurred vision, slurred speech, headache; confusion, depression, severe drowsiness, feeling like you might pass out; slow heart rate, weak pulse, weak or shallow breathing; fever, neck stiffness, increased sensitivity to light; tremors or muscle twitching, feeling anxious or restless; ongoing numbness, weakness, or loss of movement in your legs or feet; loss of bladder or bowel control; loss of feeling in your lower stomach, groin, or genitals; painful or difficult urination; or fast heart rate, rapid breathing, feeling hot. Common side effects may include: anxiety, feeling restless or excited; depression, dizziness; tremors; or blurred vision, ringing in your ears. 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. Side Effects (complete list) What other drugs will affect Carbocaine HCl (mepivacaine)? Other drugs may interact with mepivacaine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using. Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Carbocaine (mepivacaine) Side Effects Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Generic Availability Drug class: local injectable anesthetics Consumer resources Carbocaine Carbocaine Preservative-Free Other brands: Polocaine , Polocaine-MPF , Scandonest Plain Professional resources Carbocaine (FDA) Carbocaine Injection (FDA) Other Formulations Carbocaine 2% with Neo-Cobefrin Related treatment guides Local Anesthesia Where can I get more information? Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about mepivacaine. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed. Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Copyright 1996-2012 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 2.01. Date modified: December 03, 2017 Last reviewed: May 12, 2014 Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Manufacturer Pfizer Inc. Drug Class Local injectable anesthetics Related Drugs Local Anesthesia lidocaine ophthalmic , Marcaine , bupivacaine , cocaine topical , Xylocaine Jelly , tetracaine topical , Novocain , ropivacaine , Xylocaine Topical , epinephrine / lidocaine , Lidocream , AneCream , dibucaine topical , RectiCare , Naropin , Nupercainal , Pontocaine , Bactine , Sensorcaine , mepivacaine , articaine / epinephrine , More... Carbocaine Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Help and Support Looking for answers? Ask a question or go join the Carbocaine support group to connect with others who have similar interests. getting to know
all of sudden Carbocaine HCl to explode
EmoticonEmoticon