Articaine

Question 1

What is a pharmacological property of articaine?

Answer 1

Category C drug

Question 2

What is the metabolism of Articaine?

Answer 2

Unlike other amides, articaine undergoes some biotransformation in the blood plasma in addition to the liver

Question 3

What is the elimination half life of articaine?

Answer 3

20minutes

Question 4

What is the onset of action for articaine?

Answer 4

2minutes

Question 5

What is the duration of action for articaine?

Answer 5

• 60-75 minutes pulp

- 180-360 minutes soft tissue

Question 6

What are the preparations and proprietary names of articaine?

Answer 6

• 4% Articaine HCl 1:100 000 adrenaline Septanest 1:100 000

- 4% Articaine HCl 1 : 200 000 adrenaline Septanest 1 : 200 000

Question 7

What is the dosage for articaine?

Answer 7

Maximum recommended dosage 7 mg/kg absolute max (500 mg adult) of 4% Articaine 1: 100 000 adrenaline Septanest 1: 100 000

Question 8

What is an indication for articaine?

Answer 8

Maxillary infiltrations

Question 9

What is a contraindication for articaine?

Answer 9

Avoid in Pregnancy
Impaired
renal function
Elderly