Intra-Epicaine

6 x 10 ml

Liquid for injection, solution

Active substance

Mepivacaine (Mepivacaine hydrochloride) : 20 mg/ml

ATC code

QN01BB03 Mepivacaine

QN01BB Amides

QN01B Anesthetics, local

QN01 Anesthetics

QN Nervous system

Species

Horses.

Indications

Mepivacaine is indicated for infiltration, nerve block, intra-articular and epidural anaesthesia in horses.

Dose to be administered and administration route

Full aseptic precautions should be observed when injecting the product.

For infiltration: As required but as a guide 2-5 ml.

For nerve block: 2-10 ml depending on location.

For intra-articular anaesthesia: 5 ml.

For epidural anaesthesia: 4-10 ml depending on the depth and extent of anaesthesia required.

In all instances the dosage should be kept to the minimum required to produce the desired effect. The depth and extent of anaesthesia should be determined by pressure with a blunt point, such as the tip of a ball point pen, before commencing manipulations. The duration of action is about 1 hour. It is recommended that the skin should be shaved and thoroughly disinfected prior to the intra-articular or epidural administration.

Adverse reactions

Transient, local soft tissue swelling may occur in a small proportion of cases following injection of the product.

Local anaesthetics used in excess can cause systemic toxicity characteristics by CNS effects.

If systemic toxicity occurs, as a result of inadvertent intra-vascular injection, the administration of oxygen to treat cardio-respiratory depression and diazepam to control convulsions should be considered.