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Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml

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Composition

LIDOCAINE-2%

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml is indicated for the production of regional or local anaesthesia during surgery or medical procedures. Additionally, it is indicated in the management of ventricular arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) associated with acute myocardial infarction, or cardiac surgery. 

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml contains ‘Lidocaine’ that blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses; hence providing an anaesthetic effect. Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml blocks cardiac sodium channels, thereby treating arrhythmia.

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, high/low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and paresthesia (burning or prickling sensation). You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of sensation. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml

Local anesthesia, ventricular arrhythmia.

Medicinal Benefits

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml is indicated for the production of regional or local anaesthesia in case of surgeries or medical procedures. Also, it is indicated in the management of ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat) associated with acute myocardial infarction, or cardiac surgery. Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses and hence providing an anaesthetic effect. It blocks cardiac sodium channels, thereby treating arrhythmia.

Directions for Use

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • High/low blood pressure
  • Dizziness
  • Paresthesia (burning or prickling sensation)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have hypovolemia (low blood volume), blood clotting problems, bleeding problems, slow heart rate, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), epilepsy, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml may cause dizziness, drowsiness and loss of sensation. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking other anaesthetics, antiarrhythmics, anti-viral agents, sedatives, beta-blockers (metoprolol, propranolol), calcium channel blockers (amiodarone), vasoconstrictors (epinephrine, norepinephrine), antacid (cimetidine), anti-convulsants (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, primidone), antibiotic (erythromycin), anti-psychotics (fluvoxamine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have hypovolemia (low blood volume), blood clotting problems, bleeding problems, slow heart rate, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), epilepsy, heart, kidney or liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METOPROLOL
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • AMIODARONE
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • NOREPINEPHRINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PRIMIDONE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • FLUVOXAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with a proper diet and safe exercises.
  • Manage stress with meditation and yoga.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Local anaesthesia: It causes numbing/loss of sensation to a specific area of the body. It is used to treat pain, or to prevent pain during surgery or medical procedure.

Ventricular arrhythmia: Ventricular arrhythmia is a condition in which abnormal heartbeats originate in the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). This limits/prevents the heart's ability to pump blood throughout the body. Symptoms include palpitations (a feeling as if the heart is pounding), chest pain, fainting, sweating, shortness of breath, and light-headedness.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - AFD0041

FAQs

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses and hence providing an anaesthetic effect. Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml blocks cardiac sodium channels, thereby treats arrhythmia.
Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml may cause hypotension (low blood pressure) or hypertension (high blood pressure). Therefore, regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised whilst on treatment with Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml.
Nausea and vomiting might be a side effect of Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml. It is not necessary for everyone taking Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml to experience these side effects. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml might increase creatinine phosphokinase levels. Therefore, if you are undergoing any tests, inform the person doing the tests that you have taken Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Avoid driving or operating machinery as Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml may cause dizziness, drowsiness and loss of sensation.

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Liver

Caution

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Afdcain 2% Inj 30Ml in children.

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