There are several types of medications that are used to manage a variety of diseases involving the oral cavity (mouth) that are part of good dental care. The medications discussed in this article have pharmacological properties that are used to treat conditions such as pain, anxiety, and infections, amongst others.
It is important to always communicate all dental signs and symptoms to your dentist, so that appropriate management and choice of medications can be made.
One of the most commonly reported dental complications involves various levels of pain. Due to this fact, pain management is an important goal for all dentists and patients.
Non-narcotic analgesics are the most commonly used drugs for relief of toothache or pain following dental treatment as well as fever. The commonly-used med...
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You should not receive mepivacaine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.
Before receiving mepivacaine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special precautions to safely receive mepivacaine.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Before you receive mepivacaine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether mepivacaine passes into breast or if it could harm a nursing baby. Before you receive mepivacaine, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Mepivacaine is given as an injection placed into an area of your lower back near your spine. You will receive this injection in a hospital or surgical setting.
When used for a dental procedure, mepivacaine 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.
Spinal numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes such as 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.
Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs may be watched closely while you are receiving mepivacaine.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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