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What is the definition or description of: carbocaine allergy?

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Carbocaine allergy: It is called also mepivacaine and is a common local anesthetic. Allergic reaction to Carbocaine include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling or puffiness of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. (sometimes very serious and life threatening) Nervousness, nausea, vomiting, are only side effects.

Answered 6/8/2017

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