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Injectable lidocaine is used to numb an area before surgery or before another medical procedure.
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Lidocaine Hcl
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| Overview | Photos | How
To Use | Side
Effects | Precautions | Missed
Dose | Drug
Interactions | |
xylocaine-Mpf
Lidocaine Hcl
Uses
Injectable lidocaine is used to numb an area before surgery or before another medical procedure.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Discard any unused liquid.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, anxiety, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, tremors; or severe dizziness or drowsiness.
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How
To Use - Xylocaine-Mpf is injected into the body (e.g., into a muscle or under the skin) as directed by your doctor.
- The dosage and location of the injection depends on your condition and response to Xylocaine-Mpf.
- Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
- If either is present, do not use the liquid.
- Learn all preparation and usage instructions in the product package.
- If any of the information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
- Consult your pharmacist.
Side
Effects - Nausea may occur.
- If this effect persists or worsens, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: drowsiness, mental/mood changes, ringing in the ears, dizziness, vision changes, tremors, numbness, headache, backache.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fever, unusually fast or slow pulse, trouble breathing, seizures, chest pain.
- An allergic reaction to Xylocaine-Mpf is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: heart problems (e.g., heart block, heart failure), high or low blood pressure, liver problems, kidney problems, any allergies.
- Xylocaine-Mpf is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: nerve disease, spine problems.
- Xylocaine-Mpf may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Depending on how and where Xylocaine-Mpf is injected into the body, you may experience temporary weakness.
- To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.
- Notify your doctor if weakness or problems with muscle control persist.
- Caution is advised when using Xylocaine-Mpf in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Xylocaine-Mpf.
- Caution is advised when using Xylocaine-Mpf in children because they may be more sensitive to the effects Xylocaine-Mpf.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Xylocaine-Mpf.
- Xylocaine-Mpf passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If the dose is interrupted, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish new dosing.
Drug
Interactions - Xylocaine-Mpf is not recommended for use with: dofetilide, arbutamine, pimozide, halofantrine.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: other anesthetics (e.g., bupivacaine), procainamide, tocainide, cimetidine, beta- blockers (e.g., propranolol, atenolol, metoprolol), amiodarone, mexilitine, succinylcholine, vasopressor drugs (e.g., dobutamine), ergot-type oxytocic (e.g., ergonovine).
- Tell your doctor if you take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines or tricyclics), anti- seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).
- Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
- Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.
- This product can interfere with certain lab tests.
- Inform laboratory personnel that you are using Xylocaine-Mpf.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |
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