Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Lidocaine Hydrochloride is a local anesthetic medication that provides temporary numbness and pain relief by blocking nerve signals in a specific area of the body. It is commonly used during minor surgical procedures, dental work, and for treating various types of pain. This medication is available in multiple forms including topical creams, injections, and patches for different applications.
A local anesthetic that temporarily blocks nerve signals to provide pain relief and numbness during procedures or for pain management.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 142440
- Generic
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Ana-Lex, Regenecare, Cutiecaine, Burn Jel Plus, Hexa-Caine, Band-Aid Hurt-Free, Keepan, Derma Numb, Unburn, Lenzapatch
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to produce local numbness before medical procedures, treat pain conditions, manage discomfort from conditions like shingles, and in some formulations to treat irregular heartbeats. Also commonly used in dermatology for procedures requiring localized anesthesia.
Functions as a sodium channel blocker that interrupts pain signal transmission in nerve endings, preventing nerves from sending pain signals to the brain and thereby creating a temporary numbing effect in the treated area.
Should only be used as directed by a healthcare professional. Avoid applying to large areas of skin or broken skin without medical supervision. Potential side effects include skin irritation at the application site, dizziness, or rare allergic reactions. Systemic absorption can occur with excessive use.
Official drug label
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