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Side effect(s) of Mepivacaine


Review the side-effects of Mepivacaine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Central Nervous System
- Restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, ringing in the ear, blurred vision, or tremors.

   Heart
- Decreased cardiac output, heart block, low/high blood pressure, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, and possibly cardiac arrest.

   Allergic Reactions
- Hives, itching, redness, angioneurotic edema (including laryngeal edema), fast heart rate, sneezing, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, excessive sweating, elevated temperature.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Mepivacaine

Mepivacaine(Carbocaine and Polocaine) generic is a local anesthetic, prescribed for inducing local or regional analgesia and anesthesia during surgical procedures, labor, or delivery. It works by preventing nerves from transmitting painful impulses to the brain.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Mepivacaine

International :


Carbocaine and Polocaine
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