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Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin
I don't know if it's considered any less potent than mepivocaine. I think they are both considered Class II drugs. The article says that the recommended penalty in most states is 6 months.
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Mepivacaine lasts a bit longer than lidocaine after local injection. However, lidocaine can also be used intravenously to relieve pain and correct some heart problems (in fact, a private vet copped to "accidentally" administering lidocaine instead of lasix that resulted in Jerry Hollendorfer getting cited with a lidocaine positive a couple of months ago). I don't think mepivacaine is used IV for reasons of toxicity.
06-26-2008, 12:56 AM
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