Polocaine-MPF
Generic name:mepivacaine [ me-PIV-a-kane ]
Brand names: Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest
Drug class:Local injectable anesthetics
What is Polocaine-MPF?
Polocaine-MPF is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain.
Polocaine-MPF is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic for an epidural or spinal block. It is also used as an anesthetic for dental procedures.
Polocaine-MPF may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Spinal numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of nerve damage from Polocaine-MPF.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive Polocaine-MPF if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.
To make sure Polocaine-MPF is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver or kidney disease;
low or high blood pressure;
heart disease or a history of stroke;
heart rhythm disorder;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a drug allergy; or
if you regularly use any medicines (especially to treat migraine headache, depression, or mental illness).
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Polocaine-MPF will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Polocaine-MPF.
It is not known whether mepivacaine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is Polocaine-MPF given?
For an epidural or spinal block, Polocaine-MPF is injected into an area of your lower back near your spine. You will receive this injection in a hospital or surgical setting.
For a dental procedure, Polocaine-MPF is injected into the gum area inside your mouth. You will receive this injection in a dentist's office or oral surgery setting.
Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs may be watched closely while you are receiving Polocaine-MPF.
Spinal numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes. This includes sexual function, bowel or bladder con...
