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Mepivacaine is a leukotriene inhibitor which is a kind of asthma drug (lung drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Leukotriene inhibitor

Brands

Carbocaine • Scandonest

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Restlessness
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Feeling anxious
Fever
Headache
Itching or burning
Pain
Pain at injection site
Tremor
Itchy rash
Chills
Low blood pressure
Blurred vision
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Itchy skin
Cloudy or blurred vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Loss of consciousness
Fetal distress
Convulsion

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