Lidocaine 2% (Injection)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 2.70 (2 x 5: ৳ 27.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Lidocaine hydrochloride injection |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Local anaesthetic for infiltration blockade
- Intravenous regional analgesia
- Prevention of ventricular tachyarrhythmias
Description
- Sterile, non-pyrogenic, aqueous solution
- Contains Lidocaine
- Amide type local anaesthetic
- Fast onset and intermediate duration of action
Pharmacology
- Inhibits sodium influx through sodium specific ion channels
- Targets voltage-gated sodium channels
- Binds more readily to sodium channels in the activated state
Dosage
- Adjusted according to patient response and site of administration
- Maximum individual dose for healthy adults
- Recommended maximum total dose for healthy adults
- Recommended doses for infiltration, intravenous regional, peripheral nerve, pudenal, sympathetic nerve, central neural blocks, lumbar, and caudal administration
Administration
- Intravenous dose for antiarrhythmic treatment
- Loading dose for achieving steady state
Interaction
- Cimetidine interaction
- Beta blockers interaction
- Prolongation of suxamethonium action
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to amide type anaesthetics
Side Effects
- Rare adverse reactions
- Excessive blood concentrations leading to systemic effects
- Central nervous system reactions
- Cardiovascular reactions
- Allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution during early pregnancy
- Caution during nursing period
Precautions & Warnings
- Employment by well-versed clinicians only
- Dependence on proper dosage and correct technique
- Necessary resuscitative equipment and drugs availability
- Cautious use in patients with certain conditions
- Elevated blood levels with repeated doses
- Patient monitoring after injection
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage reduction in children
- Elderly patient sensitivity
Therapeutic Class
- Local & Surface anesthesia
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and light sensitive
- Keep away from moisture
- Keep out of reach of children