.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N01B_AnestheticsLocal.N01BB03_Mepivacaine.Mepivacaine

Information

Mepivacaine is an amide-type local anesthetic used primarily for local and regional anesthesia in dental, obstetric, and surgical procedures. It is approved and commonly used today due to its moderate duration of action and favorable safety profile compared to ester-type anesthetics.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult volunteers after intravenous administration.

References

1. Mossetti, V, et al., & Ivani, G (2012). Local anesthetis and adjuvants in pediatric regional anesthesia. Current drug targets 13(7) 952–960. DOI:10.2174/138945012800675713 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22512395

Revisions

• 06/2025 initial generated model