Articaine and Epinephrine Injection and Ropivacaine Injection
Determining the interaction of Articaine and Epinephrine Injection and Ropivacaine Injection and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using ropivacaine together with articaine may increase the effects of ropivacaine. This can cause extreme drowsiness, ringing in your ears, blurred vision, fainting, seizure (convulsions), weak or shallow breathing, or breathing that stops. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: The effect of ropivacaine may be additive when used concomitantly with other amide type local anesthetics.
MANAGEMENT: Use caution if these drugs are coadministered.
- "Product Information. Naropin (ropivacaine)." Astra USA, Westborough, MA.
Generic Name: articaine / epinephrine
Brand name: Septocaine, Articadent, Orabloc, Septocaine with Epinephrine 1: 100, 000, Septocaine with Epinephrine 1: 200, Zorcaine
Synonyms: Articaine and epinephrine, Articaine and Epinephrine
Generic Name: ropivacaine
Brand name: Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV, Naropin Novaplus
Synonyms: Ropivacaine
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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