Lidocaine Injectable Solution

Brands: Xylocaine

Uses

This medicine is used for the following purposes:

• irregular heart beat
• local anesthesia

Instructions

Always inspect the medicine before using.

Check the medicine before each use. If the liquid medicine has any particles in it, appears discolored, or if the vial appears damaged, do not use it.

Keep medicine at room temperature. Protect from light.

This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• pain, redness, swelling near injection
• nausea
• red, burning, or itchy skin

If you have any of the following side effects, you may be getting too much medicine. Please contact your doctor to let them know about these side effects.

• agitated feeling or trouble sleeping
• feeling cold
• dizziness or drowsiness
• fainting
• low blood pressure
• nervousness
• shakiness
• unusual or unexplained tiredness or weakness
• blurring or changes of vision
• vomiting

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• severe allergic reaction
• hallucinations (unusual thoughts, seeing or hearing things that are not real)
• fast, irregular, or slow heartbeat
• pale or blue skin, lips or fingernails
• seizures
• shortness of breath

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Extra

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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