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I am allergic to novacain, septocaine, and lidocaine. is there anything else that can be used for a dental procedure?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See an allergist: People with allergies to local anesthetics tend to cross-react to medicines within the same chemical group. You've listed medicine from both major anesthetic groups, which is not common. An allergist can perform testing to determine: 1) if you are truly 'allergic' or have other types of reactions, 2) exactly what drugs from each class you react to, 3) if there are drugs you can safely take.
Answered 3/12/2015
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Yes : A anesthetic without epinephrine. A certain number of the population is allergic to the standard anesthesia. Carbocaine, or mepervaine are some substances which can be used.
Answered 12/9/2015
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Two groups: There are two groups of local anesthetics: ester and amide. If you allergic to esters, amides can be used. Sometime allergic reactions happen to preservatives (paba ) added to the anesthetic solutions. You need to know what exactly was the cause of your allergy. Visit to allergist will help.
Answered 10/4/2016
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