Products
Articaine is marketed as a solution for injection and exclusively in combinations with epinephrine. It has been approved in many countries since 1976.
Structure and properties
Articaine (C13H20N2O3S, Mr = 284.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as articaine hydrochloride, a racemate and white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water.
Effects
Articaine (ATC N01BB08) has local anesthetic properties.
Indications
For local anesthesia during surgical procedures.