Loxicard
Loxicard Products are primarily used for
Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
About Loxicard Products
Uses of Loxicard Products
Lidocaine is used for local anesthesia.
Loxicard Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Loxicard are Allergic reaction, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness).
How Loxicard Products work
Lidocaine 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.
Patient Concerns about Loxicard Products
Frequently asked questions about Loxicard Products
Frequently asked questions about Lidocaine
Q. How long does the effect of Loxicard 2% Infusion lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Loxicard 2% Infusion 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 Loxicard 2% Infusion injection painful?
No, Loxicard 2% Infusion injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Loxicard 2% Infusion usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Q. Who should not be given Loxicard 2% Infusion?
Loxicard 2% Infusion 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 Loxicard 2% Infusion be abused?
No, abuse of Loxicard 2% Infusion has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Loxicard 2% Infusion injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Loxicard 2% Infusion 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.