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Lidocaine Hydrochloride

7 known interactions
2 brand names

Indications

  • Ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia refractory to defibrillation [
  • Ventricular arrhythmias, especially after myocardial infarction in patients without gross circulatory impairment
  • Ventricular arrhythmias, especially after myocardial infarction in lighter patients or those whose circulation is severely impaired
  • Infiltration anaesthesia
  • Intravenous regional anaesthesia and nerve block

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

7 drug interactions identified for Lidocaine Hydrochloride. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

hydrochloride With intravenous use Acute porphyrias (consider infusion with glucose for its anti-porphyrinogenic effects); congestive cardiac failure (consider lower dose); post cardiac surgery (consi...

Side Effects

hydrochloride Frequency not known With parenteral use Anxiety; arrhythmias; atrioventricular block; cardiac arrest; circulatory collapse; confusion; dizziness; drowsiness; euphoric mood; headache; hyp...

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Brand Names

Xylocaine(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Lignocaine(IN)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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