Lidocaine

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Lidocaine Drug Index

Lidocaine, also known as lignocaine and sold under the brand name Xylocaine among others, is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type. It is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia.[7][8] When used for local anaesthesia or in nerve blocks, lidocaine typically begins working within several minutes and lasts for half an hour to three hours.[8][9] Lidocaine mixtures may also be applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes t...

PAIN ## Lidocaine is a very common local anesthetic, it can also be used to treat irregular heart beat. It is frequently used to totpically to help relieve pain from minor muscle aches and skin irritation. Read more: Do you have any questions>

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I have very severe and advance DDD and have been taking MS-Contin which has been helpful. However I always have severe pain every time I walk around 15 steps or so due to severe muscle spasms. For 12 years the only relief I would get would be to stop walking and try to stretch the muscle in my back and the spasms. After a few more yards I would have to stop walking again. I have been on every muscle relaxant that has ever been made with no help. I am at a point that I will soon need a wheelchair when I leave my home. This past weekend I had a chance to try Lidocaine patches and I could not believe when I started to walk my pain was gone. While my doctor has no problem writing a prescription for them my Medicare part D provider (Cigna) will not pay for them because the FDA has only appro...

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Lidocaine + Prilocaine Drug Index

Lidocaine/prilocaine is a eutectic mixture of equal quantities (by weight) of lidocaine and prilocaine. A 5% emulsion preparation, containing 2.5% each of lidocaine/prilocaine, is marketed by APP Pharmaceuticals under the trade name EMLA (an abbreviation for Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics).[4] As a spray, it is marketed under the name Tempe (topical eutectic-like mixture for premature ejaculation) (PSD502) that can be used by men to help with premature ejaculation. The ...

Lidocaine + Tetracaine Drug Index

A transdermal analgesic or pain relief patch is a medicated adhesive patch used to relieve minor to severe pain. There are two primary types of analgesic patches: patches containing counterirritants, which are used to treat mild to moderate pain, and patches containing fentanyl, a narcotic used to relieve moderate to severe pain in opioid-tolerant patients. Contents 1 Counterirritant patches 2 Fentanyl patches 3 See also 4 References Counterirritant patches Counterirritant patches cont...

Hi I have it in a cream form. I have crohns and my left side stomach colon area is always swollen and sore. I'm also allergic to Ibuprofen and aspirin. I've rub a small amount on once and nothing happen but I want to try using more. ## Hello, Rick! How are you? What type of reaction do you have to Aspirin and Ibuprofen? They are both NSAIDs and so is the Ketoprofen, so you may also have a reaction to it. Did your doctor prescribe this cream?

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Lidocaine + Epinephrine Drug Index

Lidocaine, also known as lignocaine and sold under the brand name Xylocaine among others, is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type. It is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia.[7][8] When used for local anaesthesia or in nerve blocks, lidocaine typically begins working within several minutes and lasts for half an hour to three hours.[8][9] Lidocaine mixtures may also be applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes t...

Bupivacaine + Lidocaine Drug Index

Bupivacaine, marketed under the brand name Marcaine among others, is a medication used to decrease feeling in a specific area.[4] In nerve blocks, it is injected around a nerve that supplies the area, or into the spinal canal's epidural space.[4] It is available mixed with a small amount of epinephrine to increase the duration of its action.[4] It typically begins working within 15 minutes and lasts for 2 to 8 hours.[4][5...

I am wondering if I can take lidoderm 5% (lidocaine) while on 130mg of methadone? ## What can I use for charot marie tooth disease if my pain is a 10? ## @Adrianne, According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (umm.edu / drug interaction tool), there are no interactions listed between Lidocaine and Methadone. That said, although it may appear to be safe to use together, I would still encourage you to contact your prescribing doctor first or a pharmacist who can assure you of this information. @Tom, Have you discussed any potential treatment options with a pain management doctor or specialist? If not, this may be your best starting point as they can make the most appropriate recommendations based on your medical history and so forth... I hope you both are doing well!

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Has anyone used these? My provider wants to send me these instead of the brands I know to be good, such as Qualitest, Actavis, Endo & Watson. They sent Mylan once and these are useless because of the stiff backing. ## Yes, I have them they are worthless, I am reporting these patches to my insurance company, they are not a generic equivalent to the "Brand" patch, which has 700 mg of Lidocaine, Mylan has 140 mg. They fall off after an hour, they are very hard to open. My insurance company sent them years ago I sent them back. Actavis is a great generic and meets what I think are minimum requirements 700 mg of Lidocaine, easy to apply and they stick. ## Par is the generic for endo I am going to try. Actavis is junk too. Call the company and ask for a refund to be sent to your p...

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I am doing a molecular portfolio on Lidocaine for Chemistry, and am trying to determine the polarity and solubility of the drug. Thanks! ## I'm not sure if this can be of help to your chemistry project, but from what I've read, Lidocaine is practically insoluble in water; but very soluble in ethanol (alcohol). Perhaps the following reference can be of assistance if you're in need of exact numerical measurements: lxsrv7.oru.edu/~alang/onsc/solubility/allsolvents.php?solute=lidocaine You can learn more about this drug on the page for Lidocaine Details I hope this info helps in any way!

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Dexamethasone + Lidocaine Drug Index

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid medication[6] used to treat rheumatic problems, a number of skin diseases, severe allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, croup, brain swelling, eye pain following eye surgery, superior vena cava syndrome (a complication of some forms of cancer),[7] and along with antibiotics in tuberculosis.[6] In adrenocortical insufficiency, it may be used in combination with a mineralocorticoid medication such a...

Hydrocortisone + Lidocaine Drug Index

Lidocaine, also known as lignocaine and sold under the brand name Xylocaine among others, is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type. It is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia.[7][8] When used for local anaesthesia or in nerve blocks, lidocaine typically begins working within several minutes and lasts for half an hour to three hours.[8][9] Lidocaine mixtures may also be applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes t...

What is this transdermal delivefry system used for an what other ingrediants is in this compounded medicine ## This is a topical pain reliever, the Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and the lidocaine is a topical anesthetic. The most common side effect is irritation of the area where it's been applied. You can learn more Ketoprofen details here and there are more Lidocaine details here. However, I don't know what the other inactive ingredients are, since it's compounded as you stated and that can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. Have you asked them? They should be happy to provide you with that information.

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I'm looking for topical lidocaine 50gm made by Amneal Pharma with a National Drug Code of 65162-918-53. I have feet pain & back pain. I used this before & need to know where I can get more or if it requires a prescription? ## Lidocaine is now available over the counter, but I don't see any that are 50gms, and I am not sure if they are made by Amneal. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including skin redness, irritation, and flaking. Have you tried asking your pharmacist? ## No, I have it. I got this from Skyline pharmacy at 2123 2nd ave New York, Ny 100929. I live in Philadelphia.

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what are the side effects of this medicine? what about red spots on the hand? Is that serious? ## This is used topically, so the most common side effect has to do with applying it to the skin and usually includes some skin irritation. Are the red spots occurring where you're applying it? Or on the hand you're applying it with? Unless they are swollen, itchy or bleeding, they most likely aren't anything to worry about, but you should check with your doctor to be certain.

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Can i use a lidocaine 5 patch if am allergic to codeine? I suffer from shallow breathing and an increased heart rate with codeine. ## They are different medications, and since the Lidocaine is a patch, your body usually doesn't absorb much of it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including skin irritation, redness, flaking, and rash. However, it is always best to pay attention, in case you experience allergy symptoms to it, as well. How is it working for you?

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I have a Lidoderm patch that you put on to take care of the pain you are having. I want to know if this patch is addictive and if it makes you high while you are on it. ## would like to know the side affects of the patches. ## No, they will not make you feel high, it contains a topical anesthetic to relieve minor pain. Side effects are related to that and may include skin irritation and redness. Learn more Lidoderm details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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My doctor said I have to avoid all opioids and narcotics due to problems urinating. Recently I increased the amount of lidocaine cream that I use for pain control on my feet, and have had difficulty urinating. Can there be a cause and effect, or is it just coincidence? ## When used topically, according to FDA reports, you usually don't absorb enough for it to cause many internal side effects, usually they are just topical side effects that can include skin redness, irritation, and flaking. If you've been having problems urinating, it could just be another flare up of that, though it is hard to say, and only your care provider can give you a definitive answer. Are you male? If so, have you had a recent prostate check? Prostate enlargement is a frequent issue that causes urinary p...

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Currently I use a lidocaine patch manufactured by Pfizer called Flector. On bad days I will wear 3 to 4 at a time. My doctor mentioned this could possibly be detected by a breathalyzer. Is this true? ## Hello Robbie, I have searched high and low and I cannot find anything at all that would suggest this. I really do hate to disagree with medical professionals as I am not one myself but I just can't seem to find any sources credible or not that claim lidocaine would cause you to fail a breathalyzer. Now I will admit that I have read some claims that if you are taking enough of the Lidocaine patches you could theoretically fail a drug analysis but there has been no credible source or case studies that support this. In the event that such a problem happened you would simply need to expl...

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