Ligopil 2% Injection
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Product introduction
Ligopil 2% Injection 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.
Ligopil 2% Injection 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 Ligopil 2% Injection, 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.
Ligopil 2% Injection 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 Ligopil 2% Injection, 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 Ligopil Injection
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
- Arrhythmia
- Piles
- Mouth ulcers
Side effects of Ligopil 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 Ligopil
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Ligopil Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ligopil Injection works
Ligopil 2% Injection 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ligopil 2% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ligopil 2% Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ligopil 2% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Ligopil 2% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ligopil 2% Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ligopil 2% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ligopil 2% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ligopil 2% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Ligopil 2% Injection 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 Ligopil 2% Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amide derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Amide-Type Local Anesthetics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ligopil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Concurrent use may increase the risk of reduced working efficiency of the heart. Carvedilol may raise blood levels of Lidocaine.
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Concurrent use may increase the risk of reduced working efficiency of the heart. Esmolol may raise blood levels of Lidocaine.
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Lidocaine may increase the side effects of Atenolol.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does the effect of Ligopil 2% Injection lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Ligopil 2% Injection 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 Ligopil 2% Injection injection painful?
No, Ligopil 2% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Ligopil 2% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Who should not be given Ligopil 2% Injection?
Ligopil 2% Injection 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 Ligopil 2% Injection be abused?
No, abuse of Ligopil 2% Injection has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Ligopil 2% Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Ligopil 2% Injection 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.
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Expires on or after: March, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ligopil 2% Injection. 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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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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