Articaine Flashcards
1
Q
Who can articaine not be used on?
A
Children under 4
2
Q
What is the max dose for articaine?
A
7mg/kg upto 300mg
3
Q
What is the unique selling point of articaine?
A
It’s ability to diffuse through the mandibular bone.
4
Q
What are the two main disadvantages of articaine?
A
Increased parasthesia
Neurotoxic potential
5
Q
Articaine is metabolised in the plasma and the liver by which enzymes?
A
Plasma: plasma esterases
Liver: hepatic enzymes
