Manufacturer
Galentic Pharma (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Contents
Lidocaine Hydrochloride USP 20mg
Indication
Local surface anaesthesia and lubricant for following procedures circumcision, urethral cystoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, proctoscopy, rectoscopy, tracheal intubation, cystitis, urethritis
Instruction
Surface anaesthesia: As 2% gel: Approx 120-220 mg into urethra several min before examination.
Adult: As 2% gel: Female: 60-100 mg inserted into the urethra several min before examination. Male: 100-200 mg before catheterisation and 600 mg before sounding or cystoscopy.
Drug interaction
May increase serum levels w/ cimetidine and propranolol. Increased risk of cardiac depression w/ β-blockers and other antiarrhythmics. Additive cardiac effects w/ IV phenytoin. Hypokalaemia caused by acetazolamide, loop diuretics and thiazides may antagonise effect of lidocaine. Dose requirements may be increased w/ long-term use of phenytoin and other enzyme-inducers.