Xylocaine for pain relief - Drug Information

Generic Name - Lidocaine

Category - Anesthetic drug

Indications

Pain relief
Xylocaine belongs to the family of medicines called local anesthetics. When Xylocaine is applied to the skin, it produces pain relief by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin. It can numb the skin and mucus membranes of the mouth and throat.

Xylocaine Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Xylocaine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Xylocaine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Broken or inflamed skin, burns, or open wounds at the place of application
Liver disease.
Heart disease or problems other than rhythm and heart rate problems
Myasthenia gravis

There are a number of medications that interact with Xylocaine. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems
Cimetidine
Cocaine
Bromocriptine
Heart medicine such as digoxin
Medicines for high blood pressure
Medicine for chest pain or angina
Medicines for mental depression
Medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
Medicines for migraine
Medicines to control heart rhythm
Phenytoin

Xylocaine Dosage

The usual recommended dosage of Xylocaine for Cardiac Arrhythmias is 400 milligrams every 8 hours. The usual dose range is between 1,200 and 1,800 milligrams total per day divided into 3 doses. This medication can be taken in 2 doses a day with careful monitoring by your doctor.

Xylocaine Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Xylocaine side Effects include chest pain, continued irregular heartbeats, difficulty breathing, wheezing, headache, seizures (convulsions) and swelling of the legs or feet.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Xylocaine.

Xylocaine and Pregnancy

Xylocaine has not been studied in pregnant women. Do consult your doctor and seek medical advice before using Xylocaine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Xylocaine and Breastfeeding

Small amounts of Xylocaine passes into breast milk. Many medicines that pass into breast milk in small amounts may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Xylocaine and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Xylocaine in pediatric patients have not been established.

Xylocaine and Geriatric

There is no specific information comparing use of Xylocaine topical systems in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Note

The above information about Xylocaine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.