Septocaine with 1:200,000 Epinephrine - 50/Box (01A1200)

Uses and effectiveness

• Anesthetic purpose: 

• Septocaine is an amide-type local anesthetic used for local, infiltrative, or conductive anesthesia

• It works by blocking nerve impulses in the mouth and is used in a variety of dental procedures

• Speed of action: 

• The onset of numbness is fast, occurring within 1 to 9 minutes of injection

• Duration of effect:

Infiltration injections: 

Provides up to 60 minutes of anesthesia

Nerve blocks: 

Can provide up to 120 minutes of anesthesia

Key product features

• Latex-free: 

• All components are 100% latex-free to reduce the risk of allergic reactions

• No methylparaben: 

• The formulation is free of methylparaben, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive patients

• Terminal sterilization: 

• The cartridges are terminally sterilized for safe use

• Cartridge safety: 

• The glass cartridges are covered with a Mylar label to minimize the risk of injury if a cartridge breaks

Important warnings and contraindications

• Sulfite allergy: 

• Septocaine is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to sulfites due to the presence of sodium metabisulfite

• Sulfites can cause allergic reactions, particularly in people with asthma

• A sulfite allergy is distinct from a sulfa drug allergy

• Accidental injection: 

• Accidental intravascular injection is a serious risk that can lead to convulsions, coma, or respiratory arrest

• Dentists must aspirate before injection to prevent this

• Methemoglobinemia: 

• Like other local anesthetics, articaine can cause methemoglobinemia, a rare blood disorder

• This risk is higher in infants under 6 months old and people with certain genetic conditions

• Nervous and cardiovascular systems: 

• High plasma levels of articaine can affect the nervous and cardiovascular systems

• Patients should be monitored constantly for signs of toxicity like confusion, tremors, or an irregular heart rate

• Vasoconstrictor toxicity: 

• The epinephrine in Septocaine can cause local tissue injury or systemic toxicity

• This should be used cautiously in patients with cardiovascular issues
  

Common side effects

• Headache

• Pain at the injection site

• Nausea and vomiting

• Swelling

• Numbness and tingling

Drug interactions

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

• Tricyclic antidepressants

• Nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonists 

Pediatric use

Contents:

• 1.7mL Cartridge size
• 50 Cartridges per box