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Xylocaine Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Ointment, Spray, Jelly. Local Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Xylocaine Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Xylocaine Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Xylocaine Injection include Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Xylocaine Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Xylocaine 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.
It is also important to note that Xylocaine Injection has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Xylocaine Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Xylocaine Injection related warnings section.
Xylocaine Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Xylocaine Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Xylocaine Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Xylocaine Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Xylocaine Injection 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Xylocaine Injection safe for pregnant women?
Xylocaine rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Xylocaine Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Xylocaine on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Xylocaine Injection on the Kidneys?
Xylocaine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xylocaine Injection on the Liver?
Xylocaine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Xylocaine Injection on the Heart?
Xylocaine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Xylocaine Injection 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 Xylocaine Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xylocaine Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Xylocaine Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Xylocaine Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Xylocaine Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Xylocaine Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xylocaine Injection
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Xylocaine Injection to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xylocaine Injection
Information about the interaction of Xylocaine Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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
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
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