Mepivacaine hydrochloride

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Mepivacaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic of the amide type. Mepivacaine has a rapid onset, and a medium duration of action. It is chemically related to bupivacaine.

Pronunciation

Mepivacaine hydrochloride is pronounced as me-piv-a-caine hy-dro-chlor-ide.

Etymology

The term 'Mepivacaine' is derived from its chemical structure, which is a combination of the words 'methyl', 'piperidine', and 'aniline'. 'Hydrochloride' refers to the hydrochloride salt form of the drug.

Pharmacology

Mepivacaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic that works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is used to cause numbness or loss of feeling for patients having certain medical procedures.

Related Terms

  • Local anesthetic: A type of medication used to prevent pain in a specific area of the body.
  • Amide: A type of organic compound that includes certain kinds of pain medications.
  • Bupivacaine: A medication belonging to the same family as mepivacaine, used for local anesthesia.

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