Generic name: lidocaine (injection route) [ LYE-doe-kane ]
Drug classes:Group I antiarrhythmics, Local injectable anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 11, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Xylocaine
- Xylocaine-MPF
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local
Chemical Class: Amino Amide
Uses for Xylocaine
Lidocaine injection is used to cause numbness or loss of feeling for patients having certain medical procedures (by blocking certain nerves using the brachial plexus, intercostal, lumbar, or epidural blocking techniques). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It prevents pain by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using Xylocaine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with extreme caution in children younger than 6 months of age. Recommended doses should not be exceeded, and the patient should be carefully monitored during treatment.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of lidocaine injection in geriatric patients. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Recommended doses should not be exceeded, and the patient should be carefully monitor...
