Lignocaine Injection Benefits & Uses

Lignocaine Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Local Anesthesia

Other Benefits

Arrhythmia
Piles (Read More - Home Remedies for Piles)
Ventricular Tachycardia
Sunburn
Burns
Pain
Itching (Read More - Home Remedies for Skin Itching: Simple Ways to Get Instant Relief)
Premature Ejaculation (Read More - Home Remedies for Premature Ejaculation)
Erectile Dysfunction (Read More - Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction)

Lignocaine Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Lignocaine Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lignocaine Injection is used -

Severe

Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Moderate

Convulsion
Confusion
Drowsiness

Mild

Application Site Irritation
Paresthesia
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Common

Skin redness

Lignocaine Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Lignocaine Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lignocaine Injection.

Mild
Is the use of Lignocaine Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Lignocaine Injection for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Lignocaine Injection on the Kidneys?

Lignocaine Injection rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lignocaine Injection on the Liver?

Lignocaine Injection has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lignocaine Injection on the Heart?

Lignocaine Injection is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lignocaine Injection with Other Drugs

Lignocaine Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Lignocaine Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lignocaine Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Burns
Eczema
Liver Disease
Burning Eyes

Frequently asked Questions about Lignocaine Injection

Is this Lignocaine Injection habit forming or addictive?

Lignocaine Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lignocaine Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lignocaine Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Lignocaine Injection for mental disorders.

No

Lignocaine Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lignocaine Injection

Lignocaine Injection may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lignocaine Injection

Information about the interaction of Lignocaine Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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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