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mechanism of action |
local anest. renders a specific portion of the body insensitive to pain by interfering with nerve transmission. |
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drug effects |
block generation and conduction of impulses through nerve fibers systemically effects are on the circulatory and respiratory function depending on where the drug is administered cardiac affects include decrease stoke volume, cardiac output, and peripheral resistance respiratory affects include reduced respiratory functions and altered breathing patterns |
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indications |
used for surgical, dental or diagnostic procedures
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contraindications |
known drug allergy
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adverse effects |
limited and of little clinical importance in most circumstances undesirable effects usually occur with high plasma concentration of the drug with spinal anesth. you can get spinal headache allergic reactions are rare but can include: rashes urticaria, edema
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antidote |
epinephrine given to maintain localized drug activity (lidocaine, bupivacaine/epinephrine) |
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interactions |
if given with enflurane, halothone, or epinephrine these drugs can lead to dysrythmia few interactions clinically occur |
