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Lignocaine (Azp) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Local Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lignocaine (Azp) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Lignocaine (Azp) depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Lignocaine (Azp) include Skin redness. Some other side effects of Lignocaine (Azp) have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lignocaine (Azp) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lignocaine (Azp) has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lignocaine (Azp) related warnings talks about Lignocaine (Azp)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lignocaine (Azp) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Lignocaine (Azp) contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Lignocaine (Azp) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lignocaine (Azp) is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lignocaine (Azp) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lignocaine (Azp) safe for pregnant women?
Lignocaine Cream rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Lignocaine (Azp) safe during breastfeeding?
Lignocaine Cream has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lignocaine (Azp) on the Kidneys?
Lignocaine Cream rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lignocaine (Azp) on the Liver?
Lignocaine Cream is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lignocaine (Azp) on the Heart?
Lignocaine Cream has very mild side effects on the heart.
Lignocaine (Azp) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lignocaine (Azp) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lignocaine (Azp) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lignocaine (Azp) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lignocaine (Azp) can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lignocaine (Azp) only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lignocaine (Azp) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lignocaine (Azp)
When consumed with certain foods, Lignocaine (Azp) may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lignocaine (Azp)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lignocaine (Azp) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Lignocaine Cream is used topically for producing an anesthetic effect (Prevent pain) on the irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of mouth and pharynx. It is also used for minimizing gagging during X-ray procedure and dental impressions.
Yes, Lignocaine Cream is used in combination with prilocaine for premature ejaculation. It improves sexual satisfaction and ejaculatory control by decreasing the sensation of the genital skin. It has no systemic effects and has minimum local side effects. Premature ejaculation can be psychological or biological. It could be because of over-sensitive genital skin, extreme arousal, infrequent sexual activity, hyperactive reflexes, fear, performance anxiety, use of alcohol and other substances, inflammation of the urethra, prostate, etc. In addition, it is also important to take treatment and comply with it completely.
Lignocaine Cream is a local anesthetic agent which prevent the sensation of pain. It works by inhibiting the pain signal from the nerves to the brain lead to decrease pain sensation and discomfort arising due to skin irritation, sunburn or other medical conditions.
Lignocaine Cream is available as a topical solution, gel, patch, spray, and injection. It is a prescription drug, hence, one must not use it on his/her own. It should be taken under medical supervision only. It should be stored away from the reach of children and pets.
No, Lignocaine Cream is not a narcotic. It is a local anesthetic agent which is used to cause numbness and block pain. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf, and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine, methadone, codeine, and morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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