Mepivacaine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /mɛˈpɪv.ə.keɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mepivacaine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A local anesthetic derived from piperidine and similar in structure and action to lidocaine, usually given by injection as the hydrochloride; (1-methyl-2-piperidyl)formo-2′,6′-xylidide, C₁₅H₂₂N₂O.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A local anesthetic derived from piperidine and similar in structure and action to lidocaine, usually given by injection as the hydrochloride; (1-methyl-2-piperidyl)formo-2′,6′-xylidide, C₁₅H₂₂N₂O.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydrochloride, mepivicaine, meprylcaine, ropivacaine, bupivacaine, carbocaine.
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