mepivacaine hydrochloride

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-015095",
  "term": "mepivacaine hydrochloride",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The hydrochloride salt form of mepivacaine, an amide-type local anesthetic agent. At the injection site, mepivacaine binds to specific voltage-gated sodium ion channels in neuronal cell membranes, which inhibits both sodium influx and membrane depolarization. This leads to a blockage of nerve impulse initiation and conduction and results in a reversible loss of sensation. Compared to other local anesthetics, this agent has a more rapid onset and moderate duration of action.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/mepivacaine-hydrochloride/"
}