• TRADE NAMES: Orabloc (Pierrel); Septanest (Septodont); Septocaine (Septodont)
  • INDICATIONS: Local, infiltrative, or conductive anesthesia in both simple and complex dental procedures
  • CLASS: Anesthetic; local
  • HALF-LIFE: 44 minutes
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    Beta adrenergic blockers, MAO inhibitors, Tricyclic antidepressants

Contra-indicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to sulfite.

All named products above are articaine and epinephrine.

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Page last updated 07/31/2023

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric