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What is carbocaine?
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Local anesthetic: Carbocaine or mepivicaine is a local anesthetic in the amide category that is considered a short acting local anesthetic. It can be and is commonly used in dental offices, and in patients who may be sensitive to xylocaine or lidocaine.
Answered 6/24/2014
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