Why is 3% mepivacaine plain associated with a higher number of local anesthetic toxicity reports in children compared with other agents?
A) Lack of vasoconstrictor
B) Higher content of anesthetic drug than lidocaine
C) Longer duration of action than lidocaine
D) More difficult for children to metabolize than other anesthetic drugs
A
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