Isocaine 3%

Isocaine 3%: local anesthetic for effective anesthesia

Isocaine 3% is a local anesthetic intended to provide local anesthesia for various medical procedures. The main active substance in the drug is mepivacaine. The manufacturer of Isocaine 3% is Novokol Pharmaceutical Inc., based in Canada.

Mepivacaine, also known by the synonyms Mepivastezin, Mepidont, Mepicaton and Scandonest, is widely used in medical practice as an effective agent for providing local anesthesia. The drug Isocaine 3% is presented in the form of an injection solution containing 3% of the active substance - mepivacaine.

Isocaine 3% is used to provide local anesthesia during various procedures performed in the oral cavity, such as dental procedures and surgical procedures, including tracheal intubation, bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, tonsillectomy and other procedures. Providing reliable and effective anesthesia is an important aspect for patient comfort and the successful completion of medical procedures.

Despite its effectiveness, the use of Isocaine 3% has some contraindications. It is not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to amide anesthetics, the elderly, patients with myasthenia gravis and severe liver dysfunction, including cirrhosis, or those with porphyria.

Some side effects may occur when using Isocaine 3%. From the nervous system and sensory organs, agitation or depression, headache, ringing in the ears, weakness, disturbances in speech, swallowing and vision may be observed. Seizures and coma may also occur. The cardiovascular system and blood may be affected by hypotension, bradycardia, ventricular arrhythmia, and in rare cases, cardiac arrest. Allergic reactions are possible, such as sneezing, urticaria, pruritis, erythema, chills, fever and angioedema. Other possible side effects include respiratory depression, nausea and vomiting.

It is important to consider the possible interaction of Isocaine 3% with other medications. Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and other drugs that may interact with Isocaine 3% include beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and antiarrhythmics. This may cause the effects of these drugs to become stronger or weaker. Therefore, before using Isocaine 3%, it is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you are taking, so that he can assess the possible risks and take appropriate precautions.

Overall, Isocaine 3% is an effective local anesthetic that is widely used to provide local anesthesia in dentistry and other medical procedures. However, before using it, you should consult your doctor and follow his recommendations to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the procedure.