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- What is lidocaine-injection (local), and how does it work (mechanism of action)?
- What brand names are available for lidocaine-injection (local)?
- Is lidocaine-injection (local) available as a generic drug?
- Do I need a prescription for lidocaine-injection (local)?
- What are the side effects of lidocaine-injection (local)?
- What is the dosage for lidocaine-injection (local)?
- Which drugs or supplements interact with lidocaine-injection (local)?
- Is lidocaine-injection (local) safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
- What else should I know about lidocaine-injection (local)?
Is lidocaine-injection (local) safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Lidocaine has not been adequately studied in pregnant women. Studies in animals have not shown evidence of harm to the fetus.
It is not known whether lidocaine is excreted in breast milk.
What else should I know about lidocaine-injection (local)?
What preparations of lidocaine-injection (local) are available?
Injectable Solution: 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 4%, and 5%; 200, 400 and 800 mg/100 mL
How should I keep lidocaine-injection (local) stored?
All solutions should be stored at room temperature, 25 C (77 F) and protected from light.
REFERENCE: FDA prescribing information.
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