Structure
Mepivacaine Chemical Structure – C15H22N2O
Mode of action
Similar to lidocaine, mepivacaine is an amide local anaesthetic.
The inflow of sodium into the axon is blocked by local anaesthetics that bind specifically to the intracellular surface of sodium channels.
Then, Depolarization, which is required for the transmission of action potentials and subsequent neuronal function, is inhibited.
Uses
It is used as epidural and nerve block anaesthesia.
And it is also used in dental procedures.