Astracaine 4% (articaine HCL with epinephrine 1:200,000), 5×100
Each cartridge is twice sterilized with sterilizing filter followed by autoclave method
Cartridges are then visually inspected with electronic laser for defects and impurities including but not limited to cracks, foreign particles, color and density et al
Each cartridge is Mylar pack labeled to restrain the individual pieces in case of a break thus avoiding any injuries Each set of 10 cartridges is then blister packed to avoid breakage
Each cartridge is color coded as per industry standard ADA system; Astracaine 1:200,000 has a silver color band
The box for Astracaine 1:200,000 also has the same silver color for easy identification
Astracaine is a true representation of the most profound anesthetic molecule Astracaine available in the market Astracaine is not typically associated with increase in heart rate even with increasing the epinephrine concentration in blood by 3-5 times
Astracaine is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to products containing sulfite
Astracaine should not be used in patients with congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia
Common precautions include aspiration prior to injection to help avoid intravascular injection
Local anesthetic solutions like Astracaine that contain a vasoconstrictor should be used cautiously especially in Patients with impaired cardiovascular function or vascular disease
Provides reliable anesthesia with a typical onset time of less than 10 minutes
Preferred for most routine dental procedures
Provides anesthesia lasting approximately 1 hour for infiltrations and up to 2 hours for blocks
Plunger has easy smooth movement as both plunger and cartridge are silicon coated
Free from natural rubber latex leading to reduced allergic reactions