EL Ligno Injection 20mg

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EL Ligno Injection 20mg is a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area.

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Product introduction

EL Ligno Injection 20mg must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure.

This medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause injection site reactions, such as pain, swelling, and redness, in some people. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without any delay.

Before using EL Ligno Injection 20mg, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, the medicine may cause dizziness. So avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on medication.

Uses of EL Ligno Injection

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Benefits of EL Ligno Injection

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
EL Ligno Injection 20mg is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will reduce discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.

Side effects of EL Ligno Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of EL Ligno

Limited data available

How to use EL Ligno Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How EL Ligno Injection works

EL Ligno Injection 20mg is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.

Quick tips

EL Ligno Injection 20mg is used to anesthetize or numb the surgical area during minor surgical procedures such as oral or dental.
It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
Minor injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) may occur for 1-2 minutes after injection. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Use caution while doing anything that requires concentration as EL Ligno Injection 20mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with EL Ligno Injection 20mg. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of EL Ligno Injection 20mg during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

EL Ligno Injection 20mg may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

EL Ligno Injection 20mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

EL Ligno Injection 20mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking EL Ligno with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Bisoprolol (Oral Route)

watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation or faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. Bisoprolol may raise blood levels of Lidocaine.

Severe

Carvedilol (Oral Route)

watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation or faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. Carvedilol may raise blood levels of Lidocaine.

Severe

Celiprolol (Oral Route)

watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation or faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. Celiprolol may raise blood levels of Lidocaine.

Severe

Esmolol (Injection Route)

watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation or faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. Esmolol may raise blood levels of Lidocaine.

Severe

Labetalol (Injection Route)

watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation or faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. Labetalol may raise blood levels of Lidocaine.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the effect of EL Ligno Injection 20mg lasts?

The anesthetic effect of EL Ligno Injection 20mg starts acting rapidly. However, it has a very short duration of action of 10-20 minutes after intravenous injection and 60-90 minutes after intramuscular action. The quantity of medicine reduces into half (into the blood-stream) within 1.5 to 2 hours of taking it.

Is EL Ligno Injection 20mg injection painful?

No, EL Ligno Injection 20mg injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. EL Ligno Injection 20mg usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.

Who should not be given EL Ligno Injection 20mg?

EL Ligno Injection 20mg should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have decreased blood volume (hypovolemia), or complete heart block. If the solution also contains adrenaline, it should not be injected into a vein or used in areas such as fingers, toes, ears, nose or penis, as the blood supply to these areas may not be sufficient.

Can EL Ligno Injection 20mg be abused?

No, abuse of EL Ligno Injection 20mg has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of EL Ligno Injection 20mg injection causing any euphoric effect. However, EL Ligno Injection 20mg may cause some psychotic reactions such as fear from death, doom anxiety, and delirium. These are short-lasting and generally disappear after the effect of injection is over.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

M- xylenes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Amide-Type Local Anesthetics

References

Catterall WA, Mackie K. Local Anesthetics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 572-73.
Hume JR, Grant AO. Agents Used in Cardiac Arrhythmias. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 238-39.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 798-99.
Lidocaine. Gloucester: Hameln Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2002 [revised 05 Apr. 2019]. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Lidocaine. Schaumburg, Illinois: APP Pharmaceuticals; 2010. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: “Elder House” Plot No. C-9, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400053.

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Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver EL Ligno Injection 20mg. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Product introduction

Uses of EL Ligno Injection

Benefits of EL Ligno Injection

Side effects of EL Ligno Injection

How to use EL Ligno Injection

How EL Ligno Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Bisoprolol (Oral Route)

Carvedilol (Oral Route)

Celiprolol (Oral Route)

Esmolol (Injection Route)

Labetalol (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

How long does the effect of EL Ligno Injection 20mg lasts?

Is EL Ligno Injection 20mg injection painful?

Who should not be given EL Ligno Injection 20mg?

Can EL Ligno Injection 20mg be abused?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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