A 30-year-old member asked:
Why does the drug xylocaine (lidocaine) sometimes contain epinephrine?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Tamboranswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
To help it last long: Dentist use xylocaine (lidocaine) with Epinephrine to extend to effective anesthesia time.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Dr. Shadi Abu Halimahanswered
Vascular Surgery 23 years experience
Long action: Epinephrine will allow using higher dose of xylocaine (lidocaine) and so will work longer time. Also it will cause spasm in blood vessels and this will limit bleeding.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 25, 2014
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