Gesicard 20mg Injection

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Composition FOR Gesicard 2% Injection

Lidocaine(2%)

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No interaction found/established
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gesicard 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Gesicard 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gesicard 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Gesicard 2% Injection

Lidocaine(2%)

Gesicard injection uses

{med_name} is used for local anesthesia.

How gesicard injection works

Gesicard 20mg Injection is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.

Common side effects of gesicard injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

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Expert advice FOR Gesicard Injection

  • Lidocaine is used to anesthetize or numb the surgical area during minor surgical procedures such as oral or dental.
  • It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Minor injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) may occur for 1-2 minutes after injection. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
  • Use caution while doing anything that requires concentration as Lidocaine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Gesicard 2% Injection

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Q. How long does the effect of Gesicard 20mg Injection lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Gesicard 20mg Injection starts acting rapidly. However, it has a very short duration of action of 10-20 minutes after intravenous injection and 60-90 minutes after intramuscular action. The quantity of medicine reduces into half (into the blood-stream) within 1.5 to 2 hours of taking it.
Q. Is Gesicard 20mg Injection injection painful?
No, Gesicard 20mg Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Gesicard 20mg Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Q. Who should not be given Gesicard 20mg Injection?
Gesicard 20mg Injection should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have decreased blood volume (hypovolemia), or complete heart block. If the solution also contains adrenaline, it should not be injected into a vein or used in areas such as fingers, toes, ears, nose or penis, as the blood supply to these areas may not be sufficient.
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Q. Can Gesicard 20mg Injection be abused?
No, abuse of Gesicard 20mg Injection has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Gesicard 20mg Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Gesicard 20mg Injection may cause some psychotic reactions such as fear from death, doom anxiety, and delirium. These are short-lasting and generally disappear after the effect of injection is over.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)