Lidozol
Generic name:lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form: cream
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
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DESCRIPTION:
Lidozol Cream is a topical anesthetic indicated for the relief of pruritus, pruritic eczemas, abrasions, minor burns, insect bites, pain, soreness, and discomfort due to pruritus ani, pruritus vulvae, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and similar conditions of the skin and mucous membranes.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Each gram contains lidocaine hydrochloride 3.75% (37.5 mg).
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Cetosteryl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Lidozol Cream releases lidocaine from a mild acidic vehicle to stabilize the neuronal membrane by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for initiation and conduction of impulses, thereby effecting local anesthetic action. A mild acidic vehicle lowers pH to increase protection against alkaline irritations and to provide a favorable environment for healing.
Lidocaine is chemically designated as acetamide, 2- (diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl), and has the following structure..
Lidocaine may be absorbed following topical administration to mucous membranes, its rate and extent of absorption depending upon the specific site of application, duration of exposure, concentration and total dosage. In general, the rate of absorption of local anesthetic agents following topical application occurs most rapidly after intratracheal administration. Lidocaine is also well-absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, but little intact drug appears in the circulation because of biotransformation in the liver.
Lidocaine is metabolized rapidly by the liver and metabolites and unchanged drug are excreted by the kidneys. Biotransformation includes oxidative N-dealkylation, ring hydroxylation, cleavage of the amide linkage and conjugation. N-dealkylation, a
