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Xicaine is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia, Allergy, Heart Failure. Secondary and off-label uses of Xicaine have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Xicaine is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Xicaine include Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Xicaine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Xicaine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Xicaine's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Xicaine related warnings talks about Xicaine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Xicaine can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Xicaine in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease, Heart Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Xicaine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Xicaine with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Xicaine is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
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 Xicaine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Xicaine safe for pregnant women?
Xicaine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Xicaine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Xicaine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Xicaine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Xicaine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Xicaine on the Kidneys?
Xicaine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xicaine on the Liver?
Xicaine does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Xicaine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Xicaine on the heart have been reported.
Xicaine 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 Xicaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xicaine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Xicaine.
Interaction between Food and Xicaine
It is safe to take Xicaine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xicaine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Xicaine.
Xicaine is available as a topical solution, gel, patch, spray, and injection. It is a prescription drug, hence, one must not use it on his/her own. It should be taken under medical supervision only. It should be stored away from the reach of children and pets.
Yes, Xicaine is used in combination with prilocaine for premature ejaculation. It improves sexual satisfaction and ejaculatory control by decreasing the sensation of the genital skin. It has no systemic effects and has minimum local side effects. Premature ejaculation can be psychological or biological. It could be because of over-sensitive genital skin, extreme arousal, infrequent sexual activity, hyperactive reflexes, fear, performance anxiety, use of alcohol and other substances, inflammation of the urethra, prostate, etc. In addition, it is also important to take treatment and comply with it completely.
Xicaine is a local anesthetic agent. It should be used strictly under the recommendation of a doctor. You must use it for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Xicaine 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, Xicaine may cause an allergic reaction which might manifest as sneezing, wheezing, pruritis (severe itching of the skin), urticaria (localized swollen itchy area), episodes of angioneurotic edema (swelling of the lower layer of skin or mucous membranes and even anaphylactic shock (very severe allergic reaction). If you develop any of these symptoms while using Xicaine, please inform your doctor immediately.
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