The primary use of Lidocaine is in injection form. Lidocaine is the first amide based anesthetic and due to its amino amide chemical structure, Lidocaine is best for people sensitive to Procaine, another local anesthetic. It also has an anesthetic action which is 2 times greater than that of Procaine. The drug is also non toxic and the adverse drug reactions are very rare. However, as with any medication or pharmaceutical drugs, side effects are bound to happen.
Common side effects include:
To avoid direct risks:
Common side effects include:
- Redness and swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue
- Allergic reactions such as a rash, difficulty breathing, tightness in chest
- Drowsiness and dizziness
To avoid direct risks:
- Lidocaine should not be injected into inflamed or infected areas
- Precautions should be taken if you are pregnant, taking other medications, allergic to anesthetic medicine or have heart, liver or kidney problems
- Only use this product under the supervision of a certified doctor