Epinephrine + Lidocaine 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Epinephrine + Lidocaine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Epinephrine + Lidocaine safe for pregnant women?
Epinephrine + Lidocaine has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Epinephrine + Lidocaine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Epinephrine + Lidocaine on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Epinephrine + Lidocaine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Epinephrine + Lidocaine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Epinephrine + Lidocaine on the Liver?
Epinephrine + Lidocaine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Epinephrine + Lidocaine on the Heart?
Epinephrine + Lidocaine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Epinephrine + Lidocaine 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 Epinephrine + Lidocaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Epinephrine + Lidocaine habit forming or addictive?
Epinephrine + Lidocaine does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Epinephrine + Lidocaine
When consumed with certain foods, Epinephrine + Lidocaine may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Epinephrine + Lidocaine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Epinephrine + Lidocaine with alcohol.
No, Epinephrine + Lidocaine does not require refrigeration, you should keep the medicine at room temperature and protect it from direct sunlight.
No, Epinephrine + Lidocaine is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Epinephrine + Lidocaine helps in treating shortness of breath and wheezing, which are the symptoms of asthma, you are recommended to take this drug only after consulting it with a doctor.
Epinephrine + Lidocaine is a brand name of epinephrine and it is available in the form of an injectables and oral inhalation. It belongs to the class of drugs known as sympathomimetic agents. inhalation form of Epinephrine + Lidocaine is used to treat wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, while injectables form is used to treat allergic reactions caused by the insect bite, food, and medication.
No, Epinephrine + Lidocaine should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Adrenalin (epinephrine)
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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Adrenaline (epinephrine)*
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
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