Mepivacaine hydrochloride
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.
See Also
References
- DrugBank. (n.d.). Mepivacaine. Retrieved from https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00961
- MedlinePlus. (n.d.). Mepivacaine. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603026.html
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mepivacaine hydrochloride
- Wikipedia's article - Mepivacaine hydrochloride
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