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Xicaine is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia, Allergy, Heart Failure. Secondary and off-label uses of Xicaine have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Xicaine is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Xicaine include Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Xicaine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Xicaine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Xicaine's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Xicaine related warnings talks about Xicaine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Xicaine can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Xicaine in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease, Heart Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Xicaine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Xicaine with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Xicaine is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Xicaine 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
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Is the use of Xicaine safe for pregnant women?
Xicaine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Xicaine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Xicaine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Xicaine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Xicaine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Xicaine on the Kidneys?
Xicaine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xicaine on the Liver?
Xicaine does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Xicaine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Xicaine on the heart have been reported.
Xicaine 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 Xicaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xicaine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Xicaine.
Interaction between Food and Xicaine
It is safe to take Xicaine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xicaine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Xicaine.
Xicaine is a local anesthetic which is used to cause numbness and block pain. It is safe as long as one uses it under the medical supervision, however, if misused or overused, it can cause serious side effects such as seizure, slow breathing, severe burning, and irritation. Therefore, one must follow the instructions of a doctor completely while using Xicaine.
Xicaine 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.
Yes, Xicaine 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.
Xicaine 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.
Yes, Xicaine is used anally for alleviating discomfort due to anal fissures and hemorrhoids. An anal fissure is a minor tear or cuts near the delicate skin of anus which could result from a trauma or an injury. Anal fissures can be prevented or managed by taking adequate time in passing the bowel, by not putting much strain while passing the bowels, by cleaning the anal area gently and by keeping the anal area dry. Hemorrhoids, on the other hand, are the swollen veins in the anus and rectum region. These can develop from chronic constipation, aging, genetics, pregnancy, etc. These can be prevented and managed by eating a lot of fiber, getting some exercise, not spending a lot of time in the bathroom, cleaning up gently, taking warm water bath, and so on.
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