Mepivacaine Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Mepivacaine

seizures (convulsions)
feeling dizzy or light-headed; fainting or becoming unconscious
prolongued numbness
feeling restless, agitated or excited
uncontrolled shaking (tremors)
nausea and vomiting
increased heart rate, slow or irregular heartbeat
chest pain or tension
redness or itchiness
extreme fatigue
perspiration (sweating) and a high body temperature
changes in vision or hearing; blurry vision
anxiety or depression
severe allergic reaction with symptoms of a rash, hives, inflammation of the face, mouth area, lips, tongue or throat, and trouble breathing

Common Side Effects of Mepivacaine

tingling, numbness, or chills
aching of the back
headache
decrease in the desire or ability to perform sexual activities
muscle weakness
ringing in the ears
decrease in urination or defecation, or being unable to urinate or make bowel movements
mild lightheadedness
decrease in the size of pupils
changes in speech
strange tastes in the mouth

Warnings & Recalls for Mepivacaine

Mepivacaine and Pregnancy

Mepivacaine has been categorized as an FDA pregnancy Category C drug. It is not known if mepivacaine could cause harm to the fetus if taken by a woman who is pregnant. Studies have not been conducted to confirm if mepivacaine passes through breast-milk or may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before receiving mepivacaine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

General Warnings

Mepivacaine may not be safe for all patients. Let your doctor know if you:

are allergic to anything
take any other medications, supplements or vitamins
have any swelling, problems or infections at the site where the injection is to be performed
have a history of heart disorders or disease
have kidney or liver disease
have ever had blood problems such as low blood pressure (hypotension) or low blood volume
are pregnant or breast-feeding

After receiving mepivacaine, patients should use caution when performing any activity that requires alertness as this medication may decrease motor function and induce dizziness, vision changes or fatigue. Consumption of alcohol or taking other medicines along with mepivacaine may also hinder your ability to think properly or take part in these activities.

Mepivacaine Treatment and Use

Mepivacaine | Carbocaine is a local anesthetic prescribed to induce numbness and prevent sensations of pain before and during the following:

certain types of surgery
labor
childbirth

Mepivacaine is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for intra-articular infusions.

How Does Mepivacaine Work?

Mepivacaine works by interfering with signals between nerves which are responsible for sending signals of pain to the brain. This creates a temporary numb feeling in the area in which mepivacaine is injected.

Dosage Information

Mepivacaine is given as an injection to be administered by a healthcare professional in a doctors office or hospital setting. Injection doses usually are given in doses between 50mg to 400mg depending on the patients case. Patients who have been instructed to administer mepivacaine at home should follow all directions given by their doctor as well as packaged instructions.

Other Names for Mepivacaine

Brand name:

Carbocaine

Polocaine

Generic name:

mepivacaine