Abstract
Local anesthetics are the most commonly used drugs in dentistry. This article provides a brief update on the pharmacology, adverse effects and clinical applications of these drugs, as well as the role of vasoconstrictors.
MeSH terms
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Action Potentials / drug effects
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Aged
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Anesthesia, Dental / methods*
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Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
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Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
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Anesthetics, Local / chemistry
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Child
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Dental Anxiety / chemically induced
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Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
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Drug Interactions
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Female
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Humans
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Malignant Hyperthermia / etiology
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Methemoglobinemia / chemically induced
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Paresthesia / chemically induced
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Pregnancy
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Vasoconstrictor Agents / administration & dosage
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Vasoconstrictor Agents / adverse effects
Substances
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Anesthetics, Local
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Vasoconstrictor Agents