Mepivacaine
Scandonest is a brand-name local anesthetic used primarily in dental procedures to numb a specific area during treatments such as extractions, fillings, and root canals. It contains mepivacaine and provides temporary numbness by blocking nerve signals in the surrounding tissues. This medication is administered by injection directly into the treatment area by a dental professional.
Scandonest is a dental local anesthetic that temporarily numbs oral tissues during dental procedures.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 543865
- Generic
- Scandonest
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
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- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Scandonest is used to induce local anesthesia in dental procedures including tooth extractions, cavity preparations, pulp capping, and other dental surgeries where temporary numbness is needed.
As a local anesthetic, Scandonest works by blocking sodium channels in nerve fibers, preventing the transmission of pain signals from the treatment area to the brain.
Should only be administered by qualified dental professionals. Patients should inform their dentist of any allergies, medical conditions, or medications before use. Effects typically last 20-40 minutes depending on whether standard or long-acting formulation is used.
Official drug label
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