Articaine and epinephrine and ATNAA

• Generic Name: articaine / epinephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Septocaine, Articadent, Orabloc, Septocaine with Epinephrine 1: 100, 000, Septocaine with Epinephrine 1: 200, Zorcaine

Articaine and epinephrine are anesthetics (numbing medicines). They work by blocking nerve signals in your body.

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.

• Generic Name: atropine / pralidoxime
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: ATNAA, DuoDote

Atropine blocks the action of a certain chemical that may reach high levels in the body after a poisoning. Atropine also stimulates the heart and reduces the secretions of the nose, mouth, and lungs to improve breathing.

Pralidoxime reverses muscle weakness or paralysis caused by a poison or nerve agent.

ATNAA is a combination medicine used as an antidote to treat poisoning by a pesticide (insect spray) or a chemical that interferes with the central nervous system, such as nerve gas.

ATNAA is not effective as an antidote for all types of pesticide poisonings. You may need medications or additional treatments.

ATNAA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.