About articaine hcl
Amide local anesthetic with vasoconstrictor
Used for
- Local anesthesia for dental procedures
Usual adult dose
Injected by a dental professional; dose varies with procedure and patient factors.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 4 years and older: typically 5–7 mg/kg; maximum 7 mg/kg.
Common side effects
- Numbness or tingling
- Pain or swelling at injection site
- Headache or dizziness
- Rarely, allergic reaction or seizures
Important warnings
- For dental injection only; avoid accidental injection into a blood vessel.
- Excessive doses can cause seizures, heart rhythm problems, or breathing difficulties.
- Contains sulfite, which may trigger reactions in susceptible people.
- Use cautiously with heart disease, liver problems, or impaired circulation.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically needed; available evidence has not established a major pregnancy risk.
Breastfeeding
Articaine passes into breast milk in small amounts; clinically important effects are unlikely after a dental dose.
Interactions
- Other local anesthetics may increase toxic effects.
- Medicines that affect heart rhythm may increase cardiac risk.
- Nonselective beta blockers may increase blood pressure or slow heart rate.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.