Local anaesthetics in dentistry - Part 3: Vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics
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.