It is suggested that no more than _____ cartridges of dental local anesthetic containing (1:100,000)epinephrine be used during an appointment when a patient is taking tricyclic antidepressants.

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Small amounts of epinephrine (1:100,000)can be used in patients who are taking heterocyclic antidepressants,monoamine oxidase inhibitors,or antipsychotic drugs,if the dentist aspirates before injecting and injects the anesthetic slowly.No more than 2 cartridges should be injected at any appointment.

It Is Suggested That No More Than _____ Cartridges of Dental