Mepivacaine and Levonordefrin

Mepivacaine and Levonordefrin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Levonordefrin acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry.

Levonordefrin is a sympathomimetic amine used as a vasoconstrictor in local anesthetic solutions. It has pharmacologic activity similar to that of Epinephrine but it is more stable than Epinephrine. In equal concentrations, Levonordefrin is less potent than Epinephrine in raising blood pressure, and as a vasoconstrictor.

Trade Name Mepivacaine and Levonordefrin
Generic Mepivacaine hydrochloride + levonordefrin
Type Injection, solution
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country United States
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Mepivacaine and Levonordefrin
Mepivacaine and Levonordefrin

Uses

Levonordefrin is a topical sympathomimetic amine found in local anesthetic products that is used for nasal decongestion or vasoconstriction during dental procedures.

Used as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor in dentistry.

How Mepivacaine and Levonordefrin works

It is designed to mimic the molecular shape of adrenaline. It binds to alpha-adrenergic receptors in the nasal mucosa. Here it can, therefore, cause vasoconstriction.

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