Lidocaine
Xylocaine is a brand-name local anesthetic medication containing lidocaine that works by blocking nerve signals in the body to produce temporary numbness. It is used during medical and dental procedures to prevent pain, and is also available in formulations for treating abnormal heart rhythms and various skin conditions.
Xylocaine is a local anesthetic that numbs tissues to prevent pain during procedures or treat certain heart rhythm disorders.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 202398
- Generic
- Xylocaine
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Xylocaine is used to produce local or regional anesthesia for surgeries, dental procedures, and other medical interventions. It is also indicated for the treatment and prevention of ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) and may be used topically to relieve itching, burning, or discomfort from skin conditions.
As an amide-type local anesthetic, lidocaine works by blocking sodium channels in nerve fibers, preventing the generation and conduction of nerve impulses. This interruption of nerve signaling produces temporary loss of sensation in the treated area without affecting consciousness.
Xylocaine is available by prescription only and should be administered by qualified healthcare professionals. It is contraindicated in patients with certain heart conduction disorders or known hypersensitivity to amide-type anesthetics. Serious adverse effects may include cardiac depression, seizures, or allergic reactions, particularly with improper dosing or accidental intravascular injection.
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