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Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml

Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml

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Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml

Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml belongs to the class of local anaesthetics known as 'numbing medication'. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml produces local numbness by blocking the nerve signal in the affected area. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml injection is used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a breathing tube or catheter. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml is also used to treat irregular heart rhythms. It is also used to reduce the discomfort of contractions during labor. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp; it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml contains two medicines namely lidocaine and sodium chloride. Lidocaine (local anaesthetic) works by stopping pain indications from the nerves to the brain. Hence, it gives an anaesthetic effect and helps decrease the sensation of pain. Sodium Chloride is a distilled salt solution that helps avoid edema (swelling) and irritation on injection.

Take Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience wheeziness, swelling of the eyelids, lips, or face, difficulty in breathing, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body). Most of these side effects of Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml if you are allergic to Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml, or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have decreased blood volume, low blood pressure, and slow heart rate. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml is not recommended for children less than one-month-old. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml may cause numbness in certain areas of the body. Hence, avoid driving and using machines that require alertness.

Uses of Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml

Pain relief (local anaesthesia) 

Medicinal Benefits

Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml belongs to the group of local anaesthetics known as amide-type local anaesthetics. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml is used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia). Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml is used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a breathing tube or catheter. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml is also used to treat irregular heart rhythms. It is also used to reduce the discomfort of contractions during labor. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml contains lidocaine Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml works by blocking the transmission of the nerve signals in the body, thereby helps in decreasing the sensation of pain. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml also contains sodium chloride which is a distilled salt solution that helps avoid edema (swelling) and irritation on injection.

Directions for Use

Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml 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 Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml

  • Wheeziness
  • Swelling of the eyelids, lips, or face
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body).

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml if you are allergic to Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml inform your doctor if you have decreased blood volume, low blood pressure, and slow heart rate. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, fits disorder, muscle cramps, and constipation. Talk to your doctor if you have recent vomiting, bleeding, or diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, breathing problems, or muscle weakness. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml is not recommended for children less than one-month-old. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml may cause numbness in certain areas of the body. Hence, avoid driving and using machines that require alertness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml may have interaction with blood pressure lowering pills (captopril, enalapril, timolol), water pills/diuretics (chlorothiazide, indapamide, furosemide), stomach ulcers medicines (ranitidine, cimetidine), pain killers (codeine, pethidine), antiviral medicines (amprenavir, atazanavir, darunavir, lopinavir), medicines used for irregular heartbeat (mexiletine, amiodarone), medicines used to treat infections (quinupristin/dalfopristin), medicines used to treat the mental disorder (pimozide, sertindole, olanzapine, quetiapine, zotepine), medicines for nausea and vomiting.

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml may interact with heart dysfunction, seizures (fits), electrolyte imbalance, liver problems, and kidney dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CAPTOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • TIMOLOL
  • CHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • INDAPAMIDE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • RANITIDINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • CODEINE+TRIPROLIDINE
  • PETHIDINE
  • AMPRENAVIR
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • DARUNAVIR
  • LOPINAVIR
  • MEXILETINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • QUINUPRISTIN+DALFOPRISTIN
  • PIMOZIDE
  • SERTINDOLE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • QUETIAPINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listen to soothing music.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp; it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know that something is wrong in the body and thereby helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, arthritis, and stomach-ache.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - LIG0064

FAQs

Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml contains two medicines namely lidocaine and sodium chloride. Lidocaine (local anaesthetic) works by stopping pain indications from the nerves to the brain. Hence, it gives an anaesthetic effect and helps decrease the sensation of pain. Sodium chloride is a distilled salt solution that helps avoid edema (swelling) and irritation on injection.
Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml is used in the emergency treatment of cardiac arrest, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), or other severe heart conditions.
Avoid or limit alcohol consumption with Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml as it increases the drowsiness.
Do not use the Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml after expiry. Expiry refers to the last date that the manufacturer guarantees the full potency and safety of the drug. Check the expiry date from time-to-time and properly discard the Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml after expiry or return it to your pharmacist for proper disposal.
The most common side effects of Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml are wheeziness, swelling of the eyelids, lips, or face, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, rash, or itching (especially affecting your whole body). Most of these side effects of Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml. Alcohol intake, along with Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml, may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe you Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml or not.

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Driving

Caution

Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml may cause numbness in certain areas of the body. Hence, avoid driving and using machines that require alertness.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Lignocaine 2% Injection 30 ml should not be used for children less than one month, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

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