Generic Lidocaine Lignocaine

 

The lidocaine injection is a local anaesthetic that works by momentarily dropping the passage of pain signals along nerve fibres. This creates temporary pain relief in the area where the medicine has been injected.

What is lidocaine injection used for?

Lidocaine injectionis given by injection (shot) or IV infusion to treat an irregular heartbeat. It is by and large given in an emergency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use Lidocaine Injection

Lidocaine is injected into the body (e.g., into a muscle or under the skin) as directed by your doctor. The dosage and location of the injection may be different according to your condition and response to it. Before using, verify this product visually for particles or yellowing. If notice any of these, do not bring into play the liquid. Follow all instructions in the product package. If you find any of the information incomprehensible, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

What I should discuss with my doctor before taking lidocaine injection?

You should ensure if you have the following medical situation and consult with your doctor.

allergic to any of the ingredients or other local anaesthetics

having porphyria, epilepsy, blood disorders, liver, heart or chest disease

having severe renal disease

taking propranolol (eg for high blood pressure), cimetidine (eg for stomach ulcer), or drugs for your heart

having clonidine or adrenaline as an epidural injection into the spine

pregnant, likely to become pregnant, or breast-feeding

about to have a general anaesthetic that will involve the use of suxamethonium

What products might interact with this medicine?

When you take lidocaine injectionwith other medicines, it can alter the effectiveness of this or any of the other medicines. This also includes nonprescription medicines, vitamins, natural remedies, and certain foods. Using these products together might cause harmful side effects. Have a discussion to your doctor if you are taking:

• other medicines to treat irregular heartbeat such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), procainamide (Pronestyl), disopyramide (Norpace, Norpace CR), quinidine, sotalol (Betapace), dofetilide (Tikosyn), flecainide (Tambocor), and tocainide (Tonocard)
• phenytoin (Dilantin)
• beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), esmolol (Brevibloc), carteolol, bisoprolol (Zebeta), pindolol, metoprolol (Lopressor), timolol, nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal)
• cimetidine (Tagamet)
• antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), doxycycline, erythromycin (EES, Ery-Tab), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and isoniazid
• antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole (Nizoral) and itraconazole (Sporanox)
• anti-HIV medicines such as amprenavir (Agenerase), atazanavir (Reyataz), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), delavirdine (Rescriptor), ritonavir (Norvir), and saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase)
• antipsychotic medicines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Permitil, Prolixin), perphenazine, prochlorperazine (Compazine), promazine (Sparine), thioridazine, trifluoperazine (Stelazine), and ziprasidone (Geodon)

Keep a list of all your prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you may use.

If You Overdose Lidocaine:

If overdose is alleged, get in touch with your local poison control center or emergency room instantly. Symptoms of overdose may comprise blurred vision, tremors; restlessness, anxiety, ringing in the ears, or severe dizziness or drowsiness.

If You Miss a Dose of Lidocaine:

If you miss the dose unknowingly, contact your doctor or pharmacist right away to establish new dosing.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Discard any unused liquid.