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Expert opinions? what kind of kinds of drugs might be used to delay absorption of a local anesthetic?

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Vasopressors and LAs: Vasopressors such as Epinephrine and levonordefrin ( resembles norepinephrine) are used in combination with local anesthetics in order to delay their absorption.

Answered 6/25/2014

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