Xylocaine 2% Injection

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Composition FOR Xylocaine 2% Injection

Lidocaine(2%)

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No interaction found/established
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Xylocaine 2% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Xylocaine 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
Xylocaine 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 Xylocaine 2% Injection

Lidocaine(2%)

Xylocaine injection uses

{med_name} is used for local anesthesia.

How xylocaine injection works

Xylocaine 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 xylocaine injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

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Expert advice FOR Xylocaine 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 Xylocaine 2% Injection

Lidocaine

Q. How long does the effect of Xylocaine 2% Injection lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Xylocaine 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 Xylocaine 2% Injection injection painful?
No, Xylocaine 2% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Xylocaine 2% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Q. Who should not be given Xylocaine 2% Injection?
Xylocaine 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.
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Q. Can Xylocaine 2% Injection be abused?
No, abuse of Xylocaine 2% Injection has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Xylocaine 2% Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Xylocaine 2% 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 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)