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Xylocaine (Cardiac) Uses This medication is used to treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).This drug may also be used for resistant seizure treatment. Notes This drug may interfere with laboratory tests (CK and CPK) when given by injection into a muscle (IM). EKG and other heart monitoring will occur during therapy. Storage Store at controlled room temperature away from light and moisture. Overdose Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, shortness of breath, and slow heartbeat. How To Use 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 Pain at the site of injection might occur. If this persists or worsens, notify your doctor.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.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. Missed Dose If a dose is missed or IV is interrupted, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Drug Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: cimetidine, other drugs used for irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) such as phenytoin, procainamide, quinidine, propranolol.

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