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What is added to a local anesthetic to prolong its effect?

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know what is added to a local anesthetic to prolong its effect?

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Most common agent used is epinephrine,other agents that can be added depends on procedure like steroids, clonidine and bicarbonate .
Epinefrine is added.