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Septocaine
Septocaine Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is articaine and epinephrine (Septocaine)?
- What are the possible side effects of articaine and epinephrine (Septocaine)?
- What is the most important information I should know about articaine and epinephrine (Septocaine)?
- What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving articaine and epinephrine (Septocaine)?
- How is articaine and epinephrine given (Septocaine)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Septocaine)?
- What happens if I overdose (Septocaine)?
- What should I avoid after receiving articaine and epinephrine (Septocaine)?
- What other drugs will affect articaine and epinephrine (Septocaine)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving articaine and epinephrine (Septocaine)?
You should not receive articaine and epinephrine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.
Before receiving articaine and epinephrine, tell your dentist if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
- low or high blood pressure;
- asthma or a sulfite allergy; or
- a history of seizures.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Before you receive articaine and epinephrine, tell your dentist if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether articaine and epinephrine passes into breast or if it could harm a nursing baby. Before you receive articaine and epinephrine, tell your dentist if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is articaine and epinephrine given (Septocaine)?
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.
Additional Septocaine Information
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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