Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Hexylcaine vs mepivacaine which one is more powerful?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Local anesthetics: Hexylcaine has a much shorter half life than mepivicaine. So, in a practical sense mepivicaine is more powerful.
Answered 8/2/2014
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the best local anestesic of choice when pregnant lidocaine (category b) or mepivacaine (cat c)?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What are the differences between lidocaine, carbocaine, and septocaine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is mepivacaine still a common anesthetic?
I wanted to know is carbocaine and mepivacaine the same thing?
How large a dose of mepivacaine HCI 3% is required for it to work on a serious wound?
What is the definition or description of: Mepivacaine allergy?
Is mepivacaine safe in teeth?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
