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'''Lidocaine''' ([[International Nonproprietary Name|INN]]) {{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|aɪ|d|ɵ|k|eɪ|n}}, '''xylocaine''', or '''lignocaine''' (former [[British Approved Name|BAN]]) {{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|ɪ|ɡ|n|ɵ|k|eɪ|n}} is a common [[local anesthetic]] and [[antiarrhythmic agent|antiarrhythmic]] drug. Lidocaine is used [[topical]]ly to relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations, injected as a dental anesthetic or as a local anesthetic for minor surgery. | |||
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Revision as of 12:03, 11 March 2014
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| XYLOCAINE® FDA Package Insert |
| Indications and Usage |
| Dosage and Administration |
| Contraindications |
| Warnings and Precautions |
| Adverse Reactions |
| Drug Interactions |
| Overdosage |
| Description |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
| Nonclinical Toxicology |
| How Supplied/Storage and Handling |
| Labels and Packages |
| Clinical Trials on Lidocaine |
| ClinicalTrials.gov |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
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Synonyms / Brand Names: XYLOCAINE
Overview
Lidocaine (INN) /ˈlaɪd[invalid input: 'ɵ']keɪn/, xylocaine, or lignocaine (former BAN) /ˈlɪɡn[invalid input: 'ɵ']keɪn/ is a common local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug. Lidocaine is used topically to relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations, injected as a dental anesthetic or as a local anesthetic for minor surgery.
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FDA Package Insert[1]
| Indications and Usage | Dosage and Administration | Dosage Forms and Strengths | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Use in Specific Populations | Overdosage | Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Nonclinical Toxicology | Clinical Studies | How Supplied/Storage and Handling | Patient Counseling Information | Labels and Packages