SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lidocaine

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lidocaine

Lidocaine has 26 Side Effects total
25 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Lidocaine

USES:
This medication is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (e.g., scrapes, minor burns, eczema, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area (e.g., anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum). Some forms of this medication are also used to decrease discomfort or pain during certain medical procedures/exams (e.g., sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.

Lidocaine has 25 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness - CNS Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood - Hypoxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Heart Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Over Excitement - Excitement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Stinging of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

Critical Seriousness - Turn Blue - Cyanosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidocaine

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Lidocaine has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Complication at Treatment Site - Treatment Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lidocaine Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lidocaine

Lidocaine Drug-Drug Interactions

Lidocaine has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Lidocaine has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s). Lidocaine has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s). Lidocaine has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Lidocaine has 8 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lidocaine.

Lidocaine Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Large Open Wound is a contraindication of Lidocaine.

Relative Contraindications

Bacterial Septicemia - Bacterial Infection of Blood or Tissues affecting the Whole Body is a contraindication of Lidocaine.

Heart Block is a contraindication of Lidocaine.

Raw Skin is a contraindication of Lidocaine.

Shock is a contraindication of Lidocaine.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lidocaine.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Lidocaine.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Lidocaine.

Lidocaine has 10 related brands and strengths:

Anecream 4 % Topical Anestafoam 4 % Topical Foam Lidocaine 4 % Topical Cream Lidocaine 4 % Topical Foam Lidocaine 5 % (700 Mg/Patch) Adhesive Patch Lidocaine 5 % Topical Cream Lidocream 4 % Topical Lidoderm 5 % (700 Mg/Patch) Adhesive Patch Lmx 4 4 % Topical Cream Lmx 5 5 % Topical Cream

Lidocaine - Symptoms of overdose may include
drowsiness, irregular heartbeat, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.