{"id":6506,"date":"2021-01-09T09:30:26","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T09:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6506"},"modified":"2021-06-18T06:16:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T06:16:43","slug":"carbocaine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/carbocaine\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbocaine &#8211; Mepivacaine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n10 mg \/ ml and 20 mg \/ ml&nbsp;injection&nbsp;solution&nbsp;<br>mepivacaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Carbocaine is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine contains the active substance mepivacaine hydrochloride, which is a local anesthetic.&nbsp;It temporarily blocks the nerve signals in the area where it is injected.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine is used to temporarily reduce or remove the sensation in a part of the body.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mepivacaine hydrochloride contained in Carbocaine may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you are given Carbocaine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbocaine should not be given:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to mepivacaine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are allergic to other&nbsp;local anesthetics&nbsp;belonging to the same group (eg bupivacaine,&nbsp;lidocaine&nbsp;)<\/li><li>as back anesthesia (epidural anesthesia) if you are in severe&nbsp;shock&nbsp;(ie have extremely low&nbsp;blood pressure, eg in severe heart problems or large blood or fluid losses).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or nurse before giving Carbocaine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are older or have a reduced general condition<\/li><li>if you have heart disease<\/li><li>if you have a type of arrhythmia in your heart called&nbsp;AV block&nbsp;II or III<\/li><li>if you are being treated with antiarrhythmic drugs<\/li><li>if you have severe liver disease<\/li><li>if you have severe renal impairment<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;acute&nbsp;porphyria&nbsp;(a hereditary disease that affects the nervous system)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will be observant of any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur in connection with the medicine being given in the eye or as a spinal anesthetic (epidural anesthesia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine should not be given to newborns and infants under 6 weeks of age, as their liver has a harder time breaking down the drug.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of small children over 6 weeks of age, no data are available and the doctor must therefore be especially careful.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Carbocaine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine can affect or be affected by other drugs, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>other local anesthetics<\/li><li>drugs for arrhythmias in the heart<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine is not recommended for so-called cervical anesthesia during childbirth or for spinal anesthesia (epidural anesthesia) for cesarean section.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine passes into breast milk, but it is unlikely to have any effects on the breast-fed baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;you receive and how it is given, Carbocaine can have a transient effect on your mobility, coordination, and attention.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carbocaine contains sodium chloride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine 10 mg \/ ml contains 0.137 mmol (3.15 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per milliliter.&nbsp;This should be considered by patients on a low-salt diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine 20 mg \/ ml contains 0.120 mmol (2.75 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per milliliter.&nbsp;This should be considered by patients on a low-salt diet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How Carbocaine is given<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive the medicine from a doctor or nurse, in the form of an&nbsp;injection.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one of Carbocaine is determined by your doctor and depends on the type of anesthesia you need, the area to be anesthetized, and the duration of the anesthesia.&nbsp;The doctor adjusts the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to your age, weight, and general health and uses the lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that provides adequate anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine should not be given to newborns and infants under 6 weeks of age.&nbsp;For children between 6 weeks of age and 12 years of age, the doctor calculates the appropriate&nbsp;dose&nbsp;based on the patient&#8217;s weight.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Carbocaine than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you have been given too much medicine, tell your doctor or nurse immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of overdose, poisoning reactions can occur, usually within 15\u201160 minutes.&nbsp;If Carbocaine is accidentally injected into a blood vessel, intoxication reactions may occur immediately (within seconds or minutes).&nbsp;The reactions mainly affect the&nbsp;central nervous system&nbsp;and the cardiovascular system.&nbsp;The first symptoms are usually a feeling of intoxication, numbness around the mouth and in the tongue, visual disturbances,&nbsp;tinnitus, and sensitivity to sound.&nbsp;Then you may have more severe symptoms, such as difficulty speaking clearly, muscle twitching or shaking, and finally cramps and unconsciousness.&nbsp;In addition, you may have difficulty breathing.&nbsp;In severe cases, you can get a drop in blood pressure, slow heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and even cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest.&nbsp;Such reactions must be treated immediately.&nbsp;Therefore, your doctor always makes sure that there is resuscitation equipment nearby when using Carbocaine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience the following symptoms, stop treatment, and&nbsp;contact&nbsp;a doctor&nbsp;<strong>immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>signs of intoxication reactions in the&nbsp;central nervous system, such as cramps, tingling or numbness around the mouth, numbness in the tongue, increased sensitivity to sound, visual disturbances, loss of consciousness, tremors, intoxication,&nbsp;tinnitus, difficulty speaking clearly,&nbsp;CNS&nbsp;depression (drowsiness, impaired breathing decreasing&nbsp;heart rate, unconsciousness,&nbsp;coma&nbsp;)&nbsp;<em>(uncommon&nbsp;side effects, may affect up to 1 in 100 people).<\/em><\/li><li><em>cardiac arrest&nbsp;(rare&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;)<\/em><\/li><li><em>a <\/em>severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;that may be life-threatening, with symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, throat, and tongue, and low&nbsp;blood pressure(anaphylactic&nbsp;shock&nbsp;)&nbsp;<em>(rare&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;)<\/em><br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>tingling sensation in the skin<\/li><li>slow heart rate<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>allergic reactions<\/li><li>breathing difficulties<\/li><li>pathological changes or damage to the nerves<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the arachnoid membrane (the middle meninges)<\/li><li>double vision<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;Postal address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Carbocaine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;dat.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution without&nbsp;preservatives&nbsp;must be consumed immediately after the packaging has been broken.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is mepivacaine hydrochloride.&nbsp;One ml contains 10 mg and 20 mg mepivacaine hydrochloride, respectively.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are sodium chloride (see section 2 &#8220;Carbocaine contains sodium chloride&#8221; for further information), sodium hydroxide and\/or&nbsp;hydrochloric acid&nbsp;(for&nbsp;pH&nbsp;adjustment), and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbocaine is a&nbsp;solution for injection&nbsp;provided in glass vials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One&nbsp;vial&nbsp;contains 20 ml of solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One pack contains 5 vials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspen Pharma Trading Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3016 Lake Drive, Citywest Business Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 24, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel .: 0046 856642572<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AstraZeneca AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>151 85 S\u00f6dert\u00e4lje<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carbocaine contains the active substance mepivacaine hydrochloride, which is a local anesthetic. 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