Description

Xyloaid Injection Specification 

Requires Prescription (YES/NO) 

Yes 

Generics 

Lidocaine HCl 

Used For 

Anesthesia 

How it works 

Lidocaine stabilizes the neuronal membrane by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of impulses, thereby effecting local anesthetic action. 

Xyloaid Injection Usage And Safety 

Dosage 

Lidocaine HCl 

Side Effects 

• Skin rash or irritation • dizziness, lightheadedness • drowsiness, confusion • blurred vision, ringing in the ears • tremor • wheezing or difficulty breathing • chest pain • severe rash or itching • increased sweating • fits • unconsciousness • low blood pressure • slow heart beat • collapse.

Drug Interactions 

Effects of Lidocaine on other medicinal products :Lidocaine should be used with caution in patients receiving other local anaesthetics or agents structurally related to amide-type local anaesthetics (e.g. anti-arrhythmics, such as mexiletine), since the systemic toxic effects are additive. Specific interaction studies with lidocaine and class III anti-arrhythmic drugs (e.g. amiodarone) have not been performed, but caution is advised.There may be an increased risk of enhanced and prolonged neuromuscular blockade in patients treated concurrently with muscle relaxants (e.g. suxamethonium).Effects of other medicinal products on Lidocaine :The clearance of Lidocaine may be reduced by beta-adrenoceptor blocking agents (e.g. propranolol) and by cimetidine, requiring a reduction in the dosage of lidocaine. Increase in serum levels of lidocaine may also occur with anti-viral agents (e.g. amprenavir, atazanavir, darunavir, lopinavir). 

Indication 

It is used to numb (anaesthetise) the area of the body where surgery is to be performed, provide pain relief in labour, after surgery or after acute injury, treat certain types of chronic pain. 

When not to Use 

Do not use if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the list . 

Xyloaid Injection Precautions 

Precaution 

Do not use this product if you have high blood pressure or heart problems such as a slow heart beat. 

Xyloaid Injection Warnings 

Warning 1 

You may be drowsy and your reflexes may be slow. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that may be dangerous. 

Warning 2 

Do not use this product if you have liver or kidney problems. 

Warning 3 

Do not use this product if you have difficulty breathing, have epilepsy, have diabetes, have thyroid problems, have ever had a stroke. 

Xyloaid Injection Additional Information 

Pregnancy category 

Always consult your physician before using any medicine. 

Storage (YES/NO) 

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.