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Lidocaine

Lidocaine

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Lidocaine hydrochloride is a skin-related agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Leukotriene inhibitor

Brands

Xylocaine • Remicaine • Remicard • Topla • Lignocaine • Xylestesin-A

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Confusion
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Feeling anxious
Pain at injection site
Vomiting
Tremor
Low blood pressure
Hallucinations
Euphoria
Blurred vision
Agitation
Lethargy
Allergic reaction
Shaking hands or tremor
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Slow heart rate
Hypersensitivity
Slow or irregular breathing

Treats

Post-herpetic neuralgia
3.1
62 reviews
Dermatitis
Condition

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