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Lidocaine is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type used to treat pain from procedures, minor burns, scrapes, and insect bites.
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It is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia.
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When used topically, it is important to clean and dry the affected area, wash hands immediately after use, and avoid getting the product in eyes, nose, or ears.
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It is also important to use this medication as directed and to take precautions to avoid using it on large areas of the body, such as covering the area with waterproof bandages or plastic, and to wash hands immediately after use.
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Side effects may include skin irritation, itching, redness, and burning.
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Lidocaine cream, foam, and spray are topical local anesthetics used to treat a variety of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and sprains. Before using this medication, it is important to clean and dry the affected area, wash hands immediately after use, and avoid getting the product in eyes, nose, or ears. It is important to use this medication as directed, and to take precautions to avoid using it on large areas of the body, such as covering the area with waterproof bandages or plastic, and to wash hands immediately after use.
lidocaine topical: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures ... - WebMD
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures. This medicine is also used to treat minor burns, scrapes and insect bites.
Lidocaine Cream Uses & Interactions | Cleveland Clinic
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Lidocaine is an antiarrhythmic medication of the class Ib type. This means it works by blocking sodium channels and thus decreasing the rate of contractions of the heart. When injected…
Lidocaine - Wikipedia
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Lidocaine topical (for use on the skin) is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations such as sunburn , insect bites , poison ivy , poison oak , poison sumac , and minor cuts , scratches, or burns. Lidocaine topical is also used to treat rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids
Lidocaine topical Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com
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Lidocaine is a local anesthetic agent commonly used for local and topic anesthesia, but it also has antiarrhythmic, and analgesic uses and can be used as an adjunct to tracheal…
Lidocaine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
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Lidocaine belongs to the class of medicines known as class-1b antiarrhythmic drugs. It may also be called an anesthetic. 2. Upsides. Lidocaine prevents the transmission of pain impulses and is…
Lidocaine: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com
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It is a monocarboxylic acid amide, a tertiary amino compound and a member of benzenes. It is functionally related to a glycinamide. ChEBI. Ever since its discovery and availability for…
Lidocaine | C14H22N2O - PubChem
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