Lox Viscous Infusion

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Composition FOR Lox 2% Infusion

Lidocaine(2%)

food interaction for Lox Infusion

alcohol interaction for Lox Infusion

pregnancy interaction for Lox Infusion

lactation interaction for Lox Infusion

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lox Viscous Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Lox Viscous Infusion 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
Lox Viscous Infusion 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 Lox 2% Infusion

Lidocaine(2%)

Lox infusion uses

{med_name} is used for local anesthesia.

How lox infusion works

Lox Viscous Infusion 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 lox infusion

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

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Expert advice FOR Lox Infusion

  • 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 Lox 2% Infusion

Lidocaine

Q. How long does the effect of Lox Viscous Infusion lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Lox Viscous Infusion 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 Lox Viscous Infusion injection painful?
No, Lox Viscous Infusion injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Lox Viscous Infusion usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Q. Who should not be given Lox Viscous Infusion?
Lox Viscous Infusion 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 Lox Viscous Infusion be abused?
No, abuse of Lox Viscous Infusion has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Lox Viscous Infusion injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Lox Viscous Infusion 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 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)