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How does xylocaine (lidocaine) drug related to cardiovascular problem if injected in vessel?

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Depends on dose: Lidocaine itself is an anti-arrhythmic and will not have cardiovascular effects unless the maximum dose is exceeded.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Heart: too much of the drug injected into the bloodstream can have a toxic effect upon the heart itself.

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Why does the drug xylocaine (lidocaine) sometimes contain epinephrine?

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