Lidocaine Injection Acting As a Major Pain Reliever in Arthritis
Lidocaine hydrochloride has the chemical name of acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-,monohydrochloride and has the molecular weight of 270.8.
Indication
Lidocaine injection c auses numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. It is given before and during surgery, childbirth, or dental work. It is also used in treatment of emergency heart rhythm problems.
Dosage
For normal healthy adults the suggested dose with epinephrine-free solutions in intravenous regional is 0.5 %, 10-60 ml. While in Surgical anesthesia, the recommended dose is 1.5%, of 15-20 ml with total dose of 225-300.
When larger volumes are required, only solutions containing epinephrine should be used except in those cases where vasopressor drugs may be contraindicated.
For epidural anesthesia, only 2%, 10 mL single-dose vial of Lidocaine hydrochloride injection is suggested.
Though this solution is proposed exclusively for epidural anesthesia, it may also be used in infiltration and peripheral nerve block, provided it is employed as a single-dose unit. This solution contains no bacteriostatic agent.
In epidural anesthesia, the dosage can differ on the basis of the number of dermatomes to be anesthetized (generally 2 to 3 mL of the indicated concentration per dermatome).
How to Use Lidocaine
This medication is injected into the body (e.g., into a muscle or under the skin) as instructed by your doctor. The dosage and location of the injection vary as per your condition and reaction to the drug. Before using, check this product visually for elements or discoloration. If either exists, this is not suitable for use. See all ingredients and usage instructions in the product package. If any of the information is unclear, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Also gain knowledge of how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
Side Effects
Side effects are common with lidocaine injections. This medication causes some rare but severe side effects. These are dizziness, vision changes, tremors, drowsiness, mental/mood changes, ringing in the ears, numbness, headache, backache. Inform your doctor instantly if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fever, unusually fast or slow pulse, trouble breathing, seizures, chest pain. An allergic reaction to lidocaine injections is rare, but you should consult your doctors if it occurs. These allergic reactions may include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, get in touch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Nursing Mothers
It is unclear whether this medicine is excreted in human milk. Since many drugs are excreted in human milk, care should be used while administering lidocaine injectionto a nursing woman.
Pediatric Use
Dosages in children should be reduced, in proportion to their age, body weight, and physical condition.