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| Drug class description : | Local anaesthetics. |
| Generic Name : | Lidocaine [lignocaine] - dental AstraZeneca is phasing out Xylocaine cartridges with effect from June 1, 2000. The company says that there is a limited quantity of short-dated stock remaining. |
| Drug description : | Cartridges for use in dental-type syringes. |
| Presentation : | Injection, lidocaine hydrochloride 2%. |
| Indications : | Local anaesthesia in mainly dental procedures. |
| Adult Dosage : | Maximum 200 mg; see data sheet. |
| Child Dosage : | Smaller dose commensurate with age and physical status. |
| Contra Indications : | Known hypersensitivity to anaesthetics of the amide type or any other constituent. Intravenous use. |
| Special Precautions : | Epilepsy. Impaired cardiac conduction, impaired respiratory function, impaired hepatic function (if dose and site of administration likely to result in high blood levels). Refer to in high blood levels). Refer to data sheet. |
| Adverse Reactions : | Adverse reactions are rare. See data sheet. |
| Manufacturer : | AstraZeneca |
| Drug Availability : | (POM) |
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