Question 1

what is the definition or description of: novocain allergy?

Accepted Answer

Natural v. man-made: There is about 1 in 1000 people that are allergic to Novocain.   The allergic reaction is the same as any other allergic  reaction...swelling, itching and possibly even death.  But the industry has, for many years, been using an altered version that has a much lower allergy rate.  But just think of the allergy like any other allergy like to peanuts.

Question 2

would my allergy medicine react with novocain (procaine)?

Accepted Answer

No: A reaction between you allery medication and dental novocaine (a brand name for dental anesthesia) should not happen.

Question 3

novocaine allergies=> cocaine allergies?

Accepted Answer

Not the same: Novacaine is not Cocaine and an allergy to one does not cross over to an allergy of the other.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: procaine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Novocaine: ..is the common brand name of procaine which is rarely used in dentistry anymore because of allergy to PABA, a direct metabolite of procaine. An allergy means a symptomatic response to an allergan (procaine) that can range from a mild inflammatory response to lethal anaphylaxis.

Question 5

hi i have blocked or swollen or tightness in my throat which only started after ive been to the dentist. i think i have an alergy to the novacaine?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Query the dentist to see if the anesthetic includes epinephrine.  You may wish to try an anesthetic without the epinephrine at your next need for treatment and check for abatement of your symptoms

Question 6

what is an antagonist of novocain (procaine)?

Accepted Answer

None: there is no reversal agent for this drug, it just has to "wear off" on its own

Question 7

how can  novocain (procaine) works on axon membrane?

Accepted Answer

Local Anesthetics: Novocaine is the trade name for procaine. Procaine is an ester. It blocks sodium channels thus preventing propagation along the axons.

Question 8

what is the treatment for novocain (procaine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical help: How did you od on novocaine?  You need urgent medical care.  Irreversible cardiac arrythmias can occur.

Question 9

does the novocain (procaine) shot hurt for cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

No: Your dentist will most likely use a topical anesthetic to numb the gingival tissues prior to injection.

Question 10

how do you get rid of the numbness after a novocain (procaine) shot?

Accepted Answer

Give it time: Novocaine is a local anesthetic; it is supposed to make the area numb. Depending on your metabolism and  how much was used, novocaine shots typically wear off in about 3-6 hours. Sometimes novocaine is mixed with Marcaine or another local anesthetic, and may take up to 12 hours to completely wear off. If you are worried, check with the doctor who did the procedure you were numbed up for.

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