Question 1

why does the  drug xylocaine (lidocaine) sometimes contain epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

To help it last long: Dentist use xylocaine (lidocaine) with Epinephrine to extend to effective anesthesia time.

Question 2

need to know if you would die if you shot up lidocaine and epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

Overdose: Yes, if you exceed the lethal dose of Lidocaine and epinephrine.

Question 3

what is lidocaine and epinephrine used for treating; is it only for numbing?

Accepted Answer

Numbing: Yes, Lidocaine with Epinephrine is usually used for numbing before a procedure such as repair a laceration but only in certain areas except hands, fingers-those require Lidocaine only.

Question 4

hello dr druz, on february 24, i had a dental visit. the dentist injected 4 needles if lidocaine and epinephrine. withing 1 minute i started experiencing tremors, hot flashes, cold hands and feet, fatigue. 911 was called, i was then taken to the hospital

Accepted Answer

Be careful: you most probably had a reaction to the epinephrine or it was injected into a blood vessel. In any event make sure you tell anyone working on you and they want to give you an anesthetic injection tell them what happened and insist they use a different anesthetic besides lidocaine with epinephrine. There are plenty other choices

Question 5

am i allergic to epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

No: Most likely you developed side effects from it, such as palpitations and tremors and may be headache. These are common and resolve within a few minutes and are not an allergic reaction.

Question 6

is benzene epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

No: Benzene is a very toxic organic (carbon-based) chemical.  Structure here: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/benzene Epinephrine is another name for adrenaline which acts as a hormone and a neurotransmitter in humans and other mammals.  Structure here: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/epinephrine Epinephrine includes a "benzene" ring, but the attached groups give it its unique behavior.

Question 7

is epinephrine a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

No: It's a hormone and a neurotransmitter but it is not a narcotic.

Question 8

how does epinephrine affect the heart?

Accepted Answer

Increase rate: Epineprines bind to b1 receptor on the heart and increase heart rate.

Question 9

how long can epinephrine affect your heart?

Accepted Answer

A few minutes: The half-life of Epinephrine is about 2 minutes. We constantly release small amounts. This is increased by the "fight or flight" reflex, and when administered medically. The most common use is in local anesthesia, and the effects wear off quickly.

Question 10

do you need a prescription for epinephrine injections?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine Inj.: Yes, a prescription is needed.

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Hello dr druz, on february 24, i had a dental visit. the dentist injected 4 needles if lidocaine and epinephrine. withing 1 minute i started experiencing tremors, hot flashes, cold hands and feet, fatigue. 911 was called, i was then taken to the hospital

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