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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lidoderm

Lidoderm has 14 Side Effects total
13 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Lidoderm
 
Lidoderm is also known by the generic name Lidocaine


USES:
This medication is used to relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with the herpes zoster virus). This type of pain is called post-herpetic neuralgia. Lidocaine helps to reduce sharp/burning/aching pain as well as discomfort caused by skin areas that are overly sensitive to touch. Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.


Lidoderm has 13 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness - CNS Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood - Hypoxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Heart Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Over Excitement - Excitement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lidoderm
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Lidoderm has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Complication at Treatment Site - Treatment Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lidoderm
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Lidoderm Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Lidoderm has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Lidoderm has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Lidoderm has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Lidoderm has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Lidoderm has 8 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lidoderm.

Lidoderm Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Large Open Wound is a contraindication of Lidoderm.

Relative Contraindications 

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

Heart Block is a contraindication of Lidoderm.

Raw Skin is a contraindication of Lidoderm.

Shock is a contraindication of Lidoderm.

Contraindication Warnings 

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

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

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Lidoderm.

Lidoderm 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

Lidoderm - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, remove the patch. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. 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. Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness, seizures, slowed breathing, slow/fast/irregular heartbeat.

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.

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