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Intacaine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Intacaine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Intacaine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Intacaine has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Intacaine safe during breastfeeding?
Intacaine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Intacaine on the Kidneys?
Intacaine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Intacaine on the Liver?
Intacaine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Intacaine on the Heart?
Intacaine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Intacaine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Intacaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Intacaine habit forming or addictive?
Intacaine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Intacaine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Intacaine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Intacaine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Intacaine
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Intacaine to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Intacaine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Intacaine with alcohol.
Intacaine is a local anesthetic agent which prevent the sensation of pain. It works by inhibiting the pain signal from the nerves to the brain lead to decrease pain sensation and discomfort arising due to skin irritation, sunburn or other medical conditions.
Yes, Intacaine may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Intacaine to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.
Intacaine is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Intacaine is available in different dosage forms such as injection, gel, spray, patch, and solution. It is mainly used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by skin irritation and sunburn. Some form of Intacaine is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Intacaine is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
No, Intacaine is not a narcotic. It is a local anesthetic agent which is used to cause numbness and block pain. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf, and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine, methadone, codeine, and morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Yes, Intacaine is used topically for producing an anesthetic effect (Prevent pain) on the irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of mouth and pharynx. It is also used for minimizing gagging during X-ray procedure and dental impressions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
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