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Xylocaine 2% Injection

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SALT COMPOSITION
Salt Synonyms
Lignocaine
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Product introduction

Xylocaine 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.

Xylocaine 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 Xylocaine 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 Xylocaine Injection

  • Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Benefits of Xylocaine Injection

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Xylocaine 2% Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes the oral skin numb. It can be used to relieve pain, irritation, or itching caused by a wide variety of conditions. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by mouth ulcers, a small cosmetic or other surgical procedure.

It is also used in procedures requiring the insertion of a tube into your mouth, which can otherwise be uncomfortable and even painful. Lidocaine can be applied to the surface of the tube before it is inserted. This will both lubricate the tube and give an anesthetic effect, making the procedure more comfortable.

Side effects of Xylocaine 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 Xylocaine

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Xylocaine Injection

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

How Xylocaine Injection works

Xylocaine 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 Xylocaine 2% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xylocaine 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
Xylocaine 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
Xylocaine 2% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Xylocaine 2% Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xylocaine 2% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Xylocaine 2% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xylocaine 2% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Xylocaine 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 Xylocaine 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
Local anaesthetic (Amides)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Xylocaine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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I have some problem with penis . My penis skin which is prepuce is not getting completely retracting back
Dr. Shyam Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hello PATIENT try to retract using xylocaine jelly 2%And also show to any surgeon for evaluation
My penies skin at the tip is very tight and not coming backward. Is it affect my sexual relationship? What should I do for that. Please reply.
Dr. Shyam Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hello PATIENT surgeon you might need surgical correction. Use xylocaine gel for retraction
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FAQs

Q. How long does the effect of Xylocaine 2% Injection lasts?

The anesthetic effect of Xylocaine 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.

Q. Is Xylocaine 2% Injection injection painful?

No, Xylocaine 2% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Xylocaine 2% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.

Q. Who should not be given Xylocaine 2% Injection?

Xylocaine 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.

Q. Can Xylocaine 2% Injection be abused?

No, abuse of Xylocaine 2% Injection has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Xylocaine 2% Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Xylocaine 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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References

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