Why Are Vasoconstrictors Added to Local Anesthetics

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why are vasoconstrictors added to local anesthetics?

• A) To increase the potency of the local anesthetic
• B) To inhibit the oxidation of the local anesthetic
• C) To counteract the vasodilating properties of the local anesthetic
• D) All of the above

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