Lidocaine
Indications
Lidocaine is used for:
Surface anaesthetic for use in the mouth, throat, upper GIT; Local analgesic
Adult Dose
Ointment or Cream, Rub sparingly and gently to the affected areas
Spray, apply as needed using a cotton bud
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
For External use
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Recommendations on the use of Lidocaine in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Lidocaine use during pregnancy has not been associated with teratogenic effect and is also considered compatible with breastfeeding. However, when used parenterally, lidocaine at high levels can induce CNS depression in the neonate as it crosses the placenta readily. Lidocaine passes into the breast milk in small amount and is considered compatible with breastfeeding (Briggs & Freeman, 2015; Schaefer et al., 2015; WHO, 2009). Third trimester exposure with large doses may lead to neonatal respiratory depression, hypotonia, and bradycardia after paracervical or epidural block (WHO, 2009).
References:
1. Briggs, G. G., & Freeman, R. K. (2015). Drugs in pregnancy and lactation: A reference guide to fetal and neonatal risk (Tenth edition). Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health.
2. Schaefer, C., Peters, P., & Miller, R. K. (2015). Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Treatment Options and Risk Assessment (Third Edition). Academic Press.
3. World Health Organization, Stuart, Marc C, Kouimtzi, Maria & Hill, Suzanne. (2009). WHO model formulary 2008 / editors: Marc C. Stuart, Maria Kouimtzi, Suzanne R. Hill. World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/44053
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Lidocaine :