Lidocaine Grindeks
Lidocaine Grindeks is a local anesthetic used to temporarily block pain in a specific area of the body during minor procedures.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
20 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Grindeks AS
How to Use
Dosage
The dose will be decided by your doctor based on the pain relief needed, your body size, age, and general health. Your doctor will give you the smallest dose that works. This medicine can also be used for children, with the dose adjusted for each child.
Method
Lidocaine Grindeks is given by a doctor as an injection into a vein, under the skin, or near the spinal cord (epidural space), depending on the area to be numbed and how long the effect is needed.
Important
This medicine is given by a healthcare professional, so it is unlikely that you will receive too much. The dose is adjusted individually and monitored closely.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •low blood pressure
- •nausea
- •high blood pressure
- •dizziness
- •tingling or numbness
- •slow heartbeat
- •vomiting
- •convulsions or seizures
- •numbness or tingling of the tongue or around the mouth
- •increased sensitivity to sound
- •vision problems
- •tremors
- •feeling of intoxication
- •ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •difficulty speaking
- •loss of consciousness
RARE
- •allergic reactions, such as hives, rash, or in severe cases, anaphylactic shock
- •irregular or stopped heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest)
- •slowed or stopped breathing
- •changes in sensation or muscle weakness (neuropathy)
- •inflammation of the membrane around the spinal cord (arachnoiditis), which can cause lower back pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs
- •double vision
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to lidocaine, other local anesthetics, or any other ingredients.
- Do not use this medicine for epidural anesthesia if you have very low blood pressure, a severe heart condition where your heart can't pump enough blood, or are in shock due to severe blood or fluid loss.
- Tell your doctor if you are elderly, frail, have heart, liver, or kidney problems, or have a rare condition called acute porphyria.
- Spinal anesthesia (epidural) can cause severe nerve problems.
- If the medicine is injected into the eye or a joint, it can in rare cases cause temporary or permanent problems, including damage to joint cartilage.
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- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.
- This medicine may temporarily affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery until you feel completely normal again.