food interaction for Unicain Injection
alcohol interaction for Unicain Injection
pregnancy interaction for Unicain Injection
lactation interaction for Unicain Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Unicain 2% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Unicain 2% 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
Unicain 2% 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 Unicain 2% Injection
Lidocaine(2%)
Unicain injection uses
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How unicain injection works
Unicain 2% 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 unicain injection
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
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Expert advice FOR Unicain 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 Unicain 2% Injection
Lidocaine
Q. How long does the effect of Unicain 2% Injection lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Unicain 2% 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 Unicain 2% Injection injection painful?
No, Unicain 2% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Unicain 2% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Q. Who should not be given Unicain 2% Injection?
Unicain 2% 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.