Monograph Details
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Pain & Pyrexia
> Topical analgesics/anesthetics
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XYLOCAINE OINTMENT |
| Manufacturer |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Topical anesthetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Lidocaine 5%; water miscible. |
| Also |
• XYLOCAINE JELLY
• XYLOCAINE TOPICAL SOLN
• XYLOCAINE VISCOUS
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| Indications |
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Anesthesia of oropharyngeal mucosa. Anesthetic lubricant for endotracheal intubation. |
| Children |
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<10yrs: apply up to 4.5mg/kg; avoid prolonged use or on large areas. |
| Adults |
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Apply up to 6 inches (5g); max 17–20g/day. |
| Precautions |
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Sepsis. Traumatized mucosa. Severe shock. Heart block. Monitor for familial malignant hyperthermia (eg, tachycardia, tachypnea). Avoid eyes. Do not eat for 1 hour after oral application. Children, elderly, debilitated, acutely ill: reduce dose. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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CNS effects (eg, dizziness, visual disturbances, tremor, respiratory depression), bradycardia, hypotension. |
| How Supplied |
Jelly—5 mL, 10 mL, 20 mL, 30 mL
Viscous—100 mL, 450 mL
Oint—3.5 g, 35 g
Soln—50 mL |
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