Mepivacaine
別名: Intra-epicaine
Mepivacaine is a local anesthetic used by your veterinarian to numb specific areas, such as joints or nerves, usually during surgery or diagnostic procedures. It is administered in the clinic. Monitor your pet for any signs of discomfort, unusual behavior, or weakness after returning home, and contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
- Local or perineural blockade
- Intra-articular analgesia (e.g., prior to arthroscopy)
- Local or perineural blockade
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Convulsions (associated with inadvertent IV injection or overdose)
- Cardiac arrest (associated with inadvertent IV injection or overdose)
注意事項與禁忌
- Intravenous (IV) injection
- > **Strictly avoid intravenous injection.** Inadvertent IV administration may cause severe central nervous system and cardiovascular toxicity. **Clinical Pearl:** Toxic doses of mepivacaine have not been definitively established in companion animals; therefore, always use the minimal effective volume and carefully calculate maximum safe doses based on general amide local anesthetic guidelines.
常見問題
Mepivacaine用於寵物有甚麼用途？
Mepivacaine is a local anesthetic used by your veterinarian to numb specific areas, such as joints or nerves, usually during surgery or diagnostic procedures. It is administered in the clinic. Monitor your pet for any signs of discomfort, unusual behavior, or weakness after returning home, and contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns.
Mepivacaine對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。