Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Adrenaline is a sympathomimetic drug. Why it is commonly added to local anaesthetics and one of its adverse effects anxiety?

April 26, 2017added adrenaline adverse anaesthetics anxiety Commonly drug local sympathomimetic

0

Posted

Adrenaline is a sympathomimetic drug. Why it is commonly added to local anaesthetics and one of its adverse effects anxiety?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Well Adrenaline is added to local anaesthetics in order to prolong the duration of their action; it also reduces the absorption of the anaesthetics by inducing vasoconstriction of the blood vessels. This decreased anesthetic level in the blood and its systemic toxicity.