Lidocaine: A Local Anesthetic, Its Adverse Effects and Management
The most widely used medications in dentistry are local anesthetics (LA), especially lidocaine, and the number of recorded adverse allergic responses, particularly of hazardous responses, is quite low. However, allergic reactions can range from moderate to life-threatening, requiring rapid diagnosis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/8/782 |
Summary: | The most widely used medications in dentistry are local anesthetics (LA), especially lidocaine, and the number of recorded adverse allergic responses, particularly of hazardous responses, is quite low. However, allergic reactions can range from moderate to life-threatening, requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. This article serves as a review to provide information on LA, their adverse reactions, causes, and management. |
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ISSN: | 1010-660X 1648-9144 |