The drug "Ultracain" - a combined anesthetic with a pronounced local anesthetic effect.
Pharmacological properties and indications for use
Used drug "Ultracain" for operationson the bone or mucosa, mainly in dentistry, when there is an urgent need to remove or treat teeth under general anesthesia. Its effect occurs within 1-2 minutes after administration. The effect lasts from 1 to 3 hours. The drug has mild toxicity, almost no effect on the heart system, so it can be used even for patients with a high risk group. How to enter the drug "Ultracain" - depends on the type of anesthesia. Intravenous administration is not recommended. The dose of the drug depends on the duration and severity of surgery. The maximum single dose is 5 to 6 mg per kilogram of weight.
Drug "Ultracain" during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The drug can penetrate the placenta, thereforeduring pregnancy it is used in case of acute need. In this case, it is preferable to use a kind of "Ultracain DS". A nursing mother should feed the baby no sooner than four hours after drug administration.
Cases when you can contact your dentist during pregnancy:
- dental procedures for the treatment of dental caries;
- periodontal surgery;
- teeth extraction;
- treatment of inflamed gums;
- Installation of braces.
When it is better to refrain from visiting the dentist during pregnancy:
- prosthetic teeth;
- dental implantation;
- procedures for the removal of tartar.
Contraindications
Anesthetic "Ultrakain" withpregnancy is not recommended for tachycardia and tachyarrhythmias, acute heart failure, severe hypertension, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, bronchial asthma, as well as the patient's hypersensitivity to this drug. With great care, you can use it for pregnant women suffering from diabetes, bleeding disorders, severe kidney and liver diseases, disorders of cerebral circulation, cardiovascular diseases, chronic bronchitis, etc.
Side effects
The drug "Ultracain" during pregnancy, as well asany medication has a number of side effects. After its use, reddening of the skin and itching, rhinitis or conjunctivitis, urticaria, edema, difficulty in breathing, etc. may appear.
Overdose
Обезболивающее средство "Ультракаин" при pregnancy is used in extreme cases, and overdose is dangerous to the woman’s life. Nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing up to stop it, loss of consciousness, twitching and muscle spasms, convulsions, shock and even cardiac arrest are possible. With these symptoms, intravenous glucocorticoids and plasma-substituting and electrolyte solutions are injected. The phenomena of tachyarrhythmias and tachycardias can be eliminated with the help of antiarrhythmic drugs. With elevated blood pressure it is better to resort to using peripheral vasodilators.
Note
After the introduction of the drug "Ultracain" patients need to be careful when driving.
