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Xylocaine Injection Information:

Xylocaine injection (generic name: lidocaine) is an injectable anesthetic commonly used to treat heart arrhythmias, and is sometimes used for resistant seizure movement. It is also used by doctors for numbing the body. It is usually injected directly into a large vein or a dense muscle. Xylocaine works by preventing nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. The area which has been injected is therefore unable to feel anything. Xylocaine is usually only given by doctors or nurses, and dosage varies by patient. Be sure to talk to your doctor about any side effects, and they may switch you to a different anesthetic.

Xylocaine Injection Side Effects:

Xylocaine side effects include redness of the injection site, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, visual disturbances, tinnitus, and tremors. These may not be all the common side effects associated with Xylocaine. Talk to your doctor about side effects that bother you or won't go away. If over-administered, Xylocaine may cause serious side effects such as hypotension, brachycardia, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, muscle twitching, seizures, coma, and/or respiratory depression.

Xylocaine Injection Precautions:

Talk to your doctor before using Xylocaine if you have a history of heart, kidney, or liver problems. Tell your doctor if your are or become pregnant while using Xylocaine. Talk to your doctor about using Xylocaine while breastfeeding. Xylocaine is secreted in breast milk. Sufficient studies of the effect on newborns have not been completed. Keep Xylocaine away from children.

Do I need a prescription to order Xylocaine Injection?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Xylocaine Injection.