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Lidocam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Mouthwash, Liquid. Other than this, Lidocam has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lidocam. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Lidocam include Skin redness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lidocam as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lidocam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Lidocam's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lidocam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lidocam is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lidocam are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Lidocam may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lidocam is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lidocam is used to treat the following -
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lidocam is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Lidocam safe for pregnant women?
Lidocam has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lidocam safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lidocam on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lidocam on the Kidneys?
Lidocam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lidocam on the Liver?
Lidocam may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lidocam on the Heart?
Lidocam is rarely harmful for the heart.
Lidocam 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 Lidocam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lidocam habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lidocam.
Interaction between Food and Lidocam
Lidocam may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lidocam
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lidocam.
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 366
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 771-775
