Posted by Chaz on January 28, 1997 at 16:54:57:
In Reply to: Re: Help, anyone know what the hell this is?? posted by Hulkster on January 28, 1997 at 04:44:08:
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: : : I've got here a sealed vile of something or other and I was wondering if anyone knows what it might be or do.
: : : It says "Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine 1:1000,000 and a huge 1% on it...
: : : Its a 20 ml vial and I'm just curious as to what its for and what it does. I did remember the name Epinephrine from reading there and there but the rest means nothing to me.
: : : Thanks in advance guys,
: : : Stay strong
: : Probably not something you will ever have use for unless you are extremely allergic to something.
: : Epinephrine is another name for adrenaline. It is used amongst other things anaphylactic shock--]
: : or extreme allergic reaction. Epinephrine will constrict the blood vessels in the periphery via
: : the Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor and allow a greater generalized blood flow. I wouldn't mess with
: : this stuff unless you really knew what you are doing!
: : Unique
: Great job, Unique!!! Be careful and watch your back!!! Hulkster
I believe that a Lido/Epi mixture is used by Dentists for local anesthesia. In any case, no anabolic properties.