Heterocyclic Compound

Mepivacaine

AMW:CHEM:030387

A local anesthetic that is chemically related to BUPIVACAINE but pharmacologically related to LIDOCAINE. It is indicated for infiltration, nerve block, and epidural anesthesia. Mepivacaine is effective topically only in large doses and therefore should not be used by this route. (From AMA Drug Evaluations, 1994, p168)

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Mepivacaine has parent Piperidines

Mepivacaine member of drug class Amide type

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class03 · Heterocyclic Compounds

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Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

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Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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Mepivacaine en · preferred