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  #1

Give 3 reasons why they add epinephrine to lidocaine.

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  #2

Prevent absorbtion-->increase duration of action
Decrease bleeding at site
Adjust pH coz lido is acidic it burns

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  #3

Also decrease the chance of systemic toxicity grin

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  #4

I knew, I know something !!!! :-) :-) :-)

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