Xylo 2% Injection

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  • Manufactured by: Astra Zeneca
  • Contains / Salt: Lidocaine (2 %)

Xylo 2% Injection Information

Xylo 2% Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Xylo 2% Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Xylo 2% Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Xylo 2% Injection include Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Xylo 2% Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Xylo 2% Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Xylo 2% Injection's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Xylo 2% Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Xylo 2% Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Xylo 2% Injection contraindications section.

Additionally, Xylo 2% Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Xylo 2% Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.


Xylo 2% Injection Benefits & Uses

Xylo 2% Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Xylo 2% 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
Adult
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xylo 2% Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xylo 2% Injection is used -

Severe

Moderate

  • Convulsion
  • Confusion
  • Drowsiness

Mild

Common

  • Skin redness

Xylo 2% Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Xylo 2% Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Xylo has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Xylo 2% Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Xylo on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Xylo 2% Injection on the Kidneys?


    Xylo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Xylo 2% Injection on the Liver?


    Xylo is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Xylo 2% Injection on the Heart?


    Xylo has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Xylo 2% Injection with Other Drugs

Xylo 2% Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Xylo 2% Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xylo 2% Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Xylo 2% Injection

  • Is this Xylo 2% Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Xylo 2% Injection is addictive.

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


    After taking Xylo 2% Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Xylo 2% Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    Xylo 2% Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Xylo 2% Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Xylo 2% Injection


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Xylo 2% Injection to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Xylo 2% Injection


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Xylo 2% Injection with alcohol will be.

    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)

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


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