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

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Mechanism of Action