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Lidocaine
Updated on : March - 2012
Latest prescription information about Lidocaine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Lidocaine
Pronunciation : Lye-do-cane
Therapeutic Classification : Vasopressors
♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA
Trade Name(s): India- Asthesia Cream, Emlap Cream, Gesicain 2% Jelly, Gesicain 2% Viscous Inj, Gesicain Heavy 5% Inj, Gesicain Oint, Gesicain Plain Inj, Gesicain Topical Soln, Lignocad Gel, Lignocaine 2% Hcl Inj, Lignocaine Inj Vial, Lignocaine Vial, Lignocip Inj, Lignoloc Amp, Lignoloc Vial, Lignox Gel, LignoxSpray, Lox Heavy Amp, Lox Jelly, Lox Spray, Lox Topical Soln, Lox-2%Amp, Lox-2% Inj, Loxicard Vial, Nummit Spray, Otidrop Ear Drops, Prilox Cream, Primla Cream, Sensinil Amp, Sensinil Vial, Toplap Cream, Ulsore Gel, Wocaine Gel, Xylocaine 5% Heavy Inj, Xylocaine Inj Vial, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Oint, Xylocaine Soln, Xylocaine Soln, Xylocaine Spray, Xylocaine 4% Topical Soln, Xylocaine Viscous Soln, Xylocard 2% Vial. International- Xylocaine Viscous. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a local anesthetic, indicated for local or regional anesthesia. It prevents nerves from sending painful impulses to the brain. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : IV/IM- 50 – 100mg bolus injection followed by 20 – 40mg every 10 -20 min or 1 – 3mg/min infusion. Topical- Surface anesthetic: As eutectic mixture containing lidocaine base 2.5% and prilocaine base 2.5%: Apply to skin under an occlusive dressing before procedure. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle. It also comes as a cream, gel, and solution to apply topically. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision and slurred speech. ♦ Anaphylactic reactions. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C), and protect from light. |
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