Lignocad Adr Injection
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Lignocad Adr Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Lignocad Adr Injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Lignocad Adr Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Lignocad Adr Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lignocad Adr Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Lignocad Adr Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lignocad Adr Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.


Lidocaine   21.3mg

Uses of Lidocaine
Lidocaine is used for local anesthesia and arrhythmias.

How to use Lidocaine
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Lignocad Adr Injection works
Lidocaine works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Side Effects:

Common Hormone imbalance, Allergic reaction, Slow growth in children and teenagers, Rash, Itching, Urticaria.

Expert advice for Lidocaine

Do not use more quantity of lidocaine than recommended as this may culminate into excessive absorption of drug causing serious side effects, such as fits.
Do not use this medicine in case of open wounds or damaged areas (especially in mouth) as this may result into excessive absorption of active ingredient.
Do not give this medicine to children under the age of 12 years.
Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Consult your doctor before taking lignocaine if you are pregnant or lactating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are lidocaine, lignocaine, and xylocaine the same things?
Yes. These are all the other names for an amide type local anesthetic, lidocaine. Lidocaine acts by stopping the sensation of pain by acting on peripheral nerves in the body. It is generally available as topical gel formulation however injections are also available

Q. Is lidocaine an opiate/ narcotic/ steroid drug/ omega 3/ nitrates/ cholesterol/ contain codeine/ sulpha?
No. Lidocaine (Lox) is an amide type local anesthetic used to relieve pain topically or by an injection. It is not an opiate narcotic, steroid, omega 3, nitrates, and cholesterol. It does not contain codeine or sulpha

Q. Is lidocaine and Lox2 safe?
Lidocaine (also available as Lox2) is safe for usage when applied topically as instructed by a doctor. Lidocaine in injectable formulation must not be self-medicated. Always follow the doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Is lidocaine a controlled substance / addictive?
No. Lidocaine is not controlled substance or addictive

Q. Is lidocaine available over the counter?
No. It is categorized as schedule H drug in India and it is available only by prescription given by your docto

Q. Is Lox (lidocaine) safe to eat?
No. Lidocaine should never be taken by mouth

Q. Does lignocaine cause swelling/ drowsiness/ makes you high/ weight gain/ kill sperm?
Lignocaine is not known to cause swelling/ drowsiness/ makes you high/ weight gain/ kill sperm. However, if you experience such side effects consult your doctor

Q. Can I take Advil/ ibuprofen/paracetamol/ Tylenol/ Vicodin/ Nyquil with lidocaine?
Lignocaine can be taken with above mentioned drugs. Consult your doctor regarding its use.

Epinephrine   0.005mg

Uses of Epinephrine
Epinephrine is used in the treatment of severe allergic reaction, local anesthesia, cardiac arrest, bleeding and glaucoma.

How to use Epinephrine
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Lignocad Adr Injection works
NA.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Restlessness, Tremor, Palpitations.

Sodium Chloride   6mg

Uses of Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride is used in short term fluid replacement after trauma, dehydration and irrigation solution for eye/nose.

How to use Sodium Chloride
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Lignocad Adr Injection works
Sodium Chloride works by replacing fluid loss.

Side Effects:

Common Volume overload.

Expert advice for Sodium Chloride

Your electrolyte levels in blood and other parameters (such as blood pressure etc.) will be monitored regularly as you receive intravenous sodium chloride.
Tell your doctor if you have disorders of the kidneys, lungs, problems of the heart related to impaired pumping of blood (congestive cardiac disorders), high blood pressure or pregnancy-related blood pressure problems (pre-eclampsia), fluid retention problems  or swelling in hands, ankles or feet.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unwanted swelling, trouble in breathing, muscle cramps, and/or weakness, fits, nausea, vomiting or stomach pain.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if you are allergic to sodium chloride or any of its ingredients.
Do not give to patients with excess fluid or sodium in the space outside body cells (extracellular hyper hydration or hypervolemia).
Do not give to patients with abnormally low levels of sodium or chloride in blood (hyponatremia, hypochloremia), fluid and sodium retention problems or edema (swelling).
Do not give to patients with congestive heart failure (heart failure resulting in fluid build-up in lungs and other body tissues), severe liver and kidney functioning problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is sodium chloride soluble in water?
Sodium chloride is soluble in water

Q. Is Sodium Chloride acidic or basic?
Sodium Chloride is a neutral salt (neither acidic nor basic)

Q. Is Sodium Chloride ionic or covalent?
Sodium Chloride is an example of ionic bonding, where the molecule is formed by ionization of participating atoms and attraction between them

Q. Does Sodium Chloride expire?
Normally, Sodium Chloride does not have an expiry date if stored under appropriate conditions

Q. Is Sodium Chloride polar?
Sodium Chloride is ionic, which is considered highly polar

Q. Is Sodium Chloride an antioxidant?
Sodium Chloride does not possess antioxidant property.

Sodium Metabisulphite   0.5mg

Uses of Sodium Metabisulphite
Sodium Metabisulphite is used to prevent infections.

How to use Sodium Metabisulphite
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Lignocad Adr Injection works
Pharmaceutical Aid.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Acute toxicity, Rash, Stomach upset.

Methylparaben   1mg

Uses of Methylparaben
Methylparaben is used in preservation of the medicinal products.

How to use Methylparaben
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Lignocad Adr Injection works
NA.

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