Ubistesin
Ubistesin is a local anesthetic used by dentists to numb your mouth for dental procedures; it contains articaine to block pain and adrenaline to prolong the numbing effect and reduce bleeding.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
40 mg/ml + 5 mikrog/ml
Active Ingredient
Articaine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Pierrel S.p.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Your dentist will decide the right dose for you, based on your age, weight, health, and the dental procedure.
Method
It is given as a slow injection into your mouth by a dentist.
Important
Your dentist will use the smallest effective amount needed for your procedure and will ensure it is safe for you.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Gum inflammation
- •Nerve pain
- •Numbness or reduced feeling in and around the mouth
- •Metallic taste or taste changes
- •Unusual touch sensations (increased, unpleasant)
- •Increased sensitivity to heat
- •Headache
- •Fast or slow heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •Swelling of tongue, lips, and gums
RARE
- •Burning sensation
- •High blood pressure
- •Inflammation of tongue and mouth
- •Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- •Rash, itching
- •Neck pain or injection site reactions
- •Nervousness, anxiety
- •Facial paralysis
- •Drowsiness
- •Involuntary eye movements
- •Vision changes (double vision, temporary blindness, reduced vision)
- •Drooping eyelid and constricted pupil (Horner's syndrome)
- •Sunken eye
- •Dilated pupils
- •Eye pain
- •Ringing in ears, sensitive hearing
- •Heart palpitations
- •Hot flashes
- •Paleness
- •Wheezing, asthma
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Gum peeling and ulcers
- •Skin peeling at injection site
- •Hives
- •Muscle twitches, involuntary muscle cramps
- •Fatigue, weakness
- •Chills
- •Long-lasting numbness or loss of sensation or taste
- •Strong feeling of well-being (euphoria)
- •Dizziness, fainting
- •Seizures
- •Serious heart problems (conduction disorders, cardiac arrest)
- •Increased blood volume leading to congestion in blood vessels
- •Blood vessel changes (dilation or constriction)
- •Hoarseness
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Cheek and local swelling
- •Burning mouth syndrome
- •Skin redness (erythema)
- •Excessive sweating
- •Worsening of Kearns-Sayre syndrome symptoms
- •Sensations of heat or cold
- •Lockjaw
Important Warnings
- Do not use Ubistesin if you are allergic to articaine, adrenaline, other local anesthetics, or any other ingredient in this medicine, or if your epilepsy is not well controlled.
- Tell your dentist if you have severe heart problems (e.g., severe rhythm issues, heart failure, or a recent heart attack), very high or low blood pressure, or a very fast heart rate.
- Inform your dentist if you are taking certain medicines for blood pressure (beta-blockers) or for depression/Parkinson's disease, as these can interact with Ubistesin.
- Let your dentist know if you have uncontrolled diabetes, a severe overactive thyroid, kidney problems, Myasthenia gravis, porphyria, or if there is an infection at the injection site.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or over 70 years old, discuss this with your dentist before treatment.
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- This medicine contains sodium sulfite, which may cause severe allergic reactions, especially in people with asthma.
- Do not drive or use machines until you feel completely normal again (usually within 30 minutes after the dental procedure).
- Avoid eating or chewing gum until your mouth's sensation has returned, especially for children, to prevent biting your lips, cheeks, or tongue.