Articaine and epinephrine is a combination medicine used to numb your mouth for a dental procedure.
Articaine and epinephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not receive articaine and epinephrine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.
You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to any type of numbing medicine.
To make sure articaine and epinephrine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- a heart rhythm disorder;
- low or high blood pressure;
- asthma or a sulfite allergy; or
- a history of seizures.
It is not known whether articaine and epinephrine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Articaine Epinephrine Side Effects
Tell your caregivers right away if you have:
- weak or shallow breathing;
- a slow heart rate;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- blurred vision, ringing in your ears; or
- anxiety, confusion, restless feeling, or tremors.
Common side effects may include:
- tongue pain or swelling, red or swollen gums;
- mild swelling in your face;
- headache; or
- numbness and tingling.
Articaine Epinephrine Interactions
Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with articaine and epinephrine, especially:
- an antidepressant--amitriptylline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline, protriptyline, trimipramine;
- antipsychotic medication--chlorpromazine, droperidol, fluphenazine, haloperidol, perphenazine; or
- an MAO inhibitor--isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Articaine Epinephrine Dosage
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.Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, fainting, seizure (convulsions), shallow breathing, or slow heart rate.
Since articaine and epinephrine is given as needed before a dental procedure, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.