Local anaesthetics in dentistry - Part 3: Vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics
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Date
2017
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SADA
Abstract
Vasoconstrictors like adrenaline in local anaesthetics are
associated with more drug interactions than any other
drug in Dentistry1 with an incidence of adverse reactions
ranging from 2.5%-11%.2 Therefore, understanding the
physiological and pharmacological effects, interactions
with other drugs, and dosages are important in day to day
dental practice.
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Anaesthetics, Dentistry, Vasoconstrictors, Local anaesthetics
Citation
Moodley, D.S. (2017). Local anaesthetics in dentistry - Part 3: Vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics. South African Dentistry Journal, 72(4):176-178