Brand :Xylocaine (Lidocaine)
GENERIC NAME: LIDOCAINE - INJECTION (LIE-doh-cane)
BRAND NAME(S): Xylocaine
Medication Uses | Other Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions
| Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES:
This medication is used to treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
OTHER USES:
This drug may also be used for resistant seizure treatment.
HOW TO USE Xylocaine (Lidocaine) without prescriptions:
This medication is generally given by vein (IV). It may
also be given in a large muscle (IM - in the shoulder usually) for
one or two doses if necessary. Generally 50-100mg is given first IV,
then
repeated if necessary. This dosing is followed by continuous IV therapy
(1-4 mg per minute typically). Doses may need to be reduced in people
with heart failure or liver problems.
SIDE EFFECTS Xylocaine (Lidocaine) :
Pain at the site of injection might occur. If this persists
or worsens, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: drowsiness,
dizziness, confusion, shakiness, mental changes, ringing in the ears,
visual changes, nausea, tingling or numbness, slurred speech, muscle
twitching, unusually slow heartbeat, seizures. Notify your doctor immediately
if an allergic reaction occurs. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing,
skin rash, itching, swelling. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history,
including: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems, liver
disease, severe lung problems. This medication should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits
with
your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
