Generic Lidocaine Lignocaine

 

Lidocaine injection acts as a local anesthetic. It is used to numb the area of the body it is applied. This is essential to stop pain being felt during investigations, operations or delivery. It can also be used to treat heartbeat disturbances, chiefly after heart attacks or heart surgery.

Dosage

 

The dose of lidocaine injection in anesthesia patient differs from patient to patient on the basis of type of procedure, degree of anesthesia required, and the patient’s response. The dose for use in children, elderly, or debilitated patients are less in comparison to healthy adults. The maximum recommended dose of lidocaine injection with epinephrine in average healthy adults for local anesthesia except spinal should not go beyond 7 mg/Kg, and the maximum total dose should be less than 500 mg. Lidocaine injection with epinephrine must not be used on fingers and toes. In case of lidocaine injection without epinephrine, the maximum recommended dose should not surpass 4.5 mg/Kg, and the maximum total dose should not exceed 300 mg.  Once given the maximum dose of lidocaine, do not repeat for 2 hours.

Medication Interactions Taking Lidocaine

Lidocaine Injection must not be used with: dofetilide, arbutamine, pimozide, halofantrine. It is vital on your part to inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, chiefly: other anesthetics (such as, bupivacaine), procainamide, tocainide, cimetidine, vasopressor drugs (e.g., dobutamine), ergot-type oxytocic (e.g., ergonovine).

Beta- blockers are also not recommended for use with Lidocaine injection. Some of the drugs of beta-blocker’s group include propranolol, atenolol, metoprolol), amiodarone, mexilitine, succinylcholine. Notify your doctor if you take drugs that creating drowsiness. In this category we can include medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines or tricyclics), anti- seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing constituents. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. This product can interfere with certain lab tests. Inform laboratory personnel that you are using lidocaine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

What are the possible side effects?

Together with its needed effects, this medication may cause some unnecessary side effects. A number of side effects may be very severe while some other may depart as your body adjusts to the medicine. Let your healthcare provider know if you have any side effects that continue or get worse. If you are unable to reach your healthcare provider immediately, get emergency medical care. Allergic reaction such as (hives; rash; itching; tightness in your chest; trouble breathing; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat.) can trouble you.

Among the serious side effects we can include dizziness or lightheadedness; confusion; ringing in your ears; hot or cold sensations; blurred or double vision; twitching; seizures; slow heartbeat; fainting; vomiting. Other side effects like tenderness, pain, or redness may occur where the shot was given. If they worsen or continue for long, seek medical attention immediately.