Septocaine
Generic name:articaine and epinephrine [ AR-ti-kane-and-EP-i-NEF-rin ]
Drug class:Local injectable anesthetics
What is Septocaine?
Septocaine are anesthetics (numbing medicines). They work by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Septocaine is a combination medicine used to numb your mouth for a dental procedure.
Septocaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive Septocaine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive Septocaine if you are allergic to any type of numbing medicine.
To make sure Septocaine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a heart rhythm disorder;
low or high blood pressure;
asthma or a sulfite allergy; or
a history of seizures.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Septocaine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether articaine and epinephrine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is Septocaine given?
Septocaine is given as an injection that is usually placed into the gum area inside your mouth. You will receive this injection in a dentist's office or oral surgical setting.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Septocaine is given as needed before a dental procedure, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, fainting, seizure (convulsions), shallow breathing, or slow heart rate.
