Question 1

please tell me what is lidocaine?

Accepted Answer

Anesthetic: Lidocaine is a very useful anesthetic usually injected for the performance of local surgery and can also be infused for the control of heart rhythm disturbances.  It is a very useful drug with very low toxicity.

Question 2

is there a way to reverse lidocaine?

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Time: There is no reversal agent for lidocaine, so you must wait for it to wear off, usually in less than 60-90 minutes.

Question 3

what are the effects of lidocaine on a nerve?

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It depends : The effects of the local anesthetics on nerve depend on the quantity and the location where the local anesthetic is relative to the nerve. Small quantities and close to the nerve can cause temporary numbness, however large quantities into the nerve itself it is thought to cause permanent damage. However, what quantity ; which nerve also have an impact on the quality of numbness or level of damage.

Question 4

what are lidocaine & prilocaine for?

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Apply to skin: prior to needle insertion do it won't hurt

Question 5

lidocaine ok for shingles?

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Topical?: If you mean the patches or ointment, they have been used to treat the pain associated with shingles (after stores are closed).

Question 6

is lidocaine tetracaine safe?

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Two different meds: If I understood your question correctly, lidocaine (an amide) is also  a local anesthetic, yet chemically it  is different from tetracaine (an ester). The chance of allergic reaction is higher with ester-type drug (Novocaine, tetracaine). Duration and metabolism is also different. One should consult a doctor with the specific questions regarding safety. Hope that helps.

Question 7

what is lidocaine tetracaine for?

Accepted Answer

Local anesthesia: Lidocaine and tetracaine are local anesthetics; each is a distinct molecule.

Question 8

where can i buy viscous lidocaine?

Accepted Answer

Medical supply: Viscous Lidocaine is obtained from pharmacies or medical supply companies.  I would be cautious of using lidocaine, which is a medication that has potential side effects and toxic effects if not used properly.  Toxic levels of Lidocaine can cause seizures, heart arrhythmias, and even death.

Question 9

is it okay to use lidocaine on gums?

Accepted Answer

Depends why: Lidocaine may be injected into the gums safely by your dentist for pain relief. If you are talking about using Lidocaine for teething pain in babies, the answer would be no. This would not be safe. Your pediatrician can recommend better remedies to help with teething pain. A cold teething ring often helps. If this doesn't answer your question, let us know!

Question 10

does lidocaine viscous work on skin?

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Viscous lido skin: If a portion of the skin is abraided or open then the viscous Lidocaine will have a chance to have some action.  But generally it is not designed to make it through the skin to act on the nerves.  

So i can't say that it won't work at all, but i can say that it won't be a very strong effect through intact skin, especially if the skin in that region is thick.

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