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ELKOCAINE 2% Solution 50ml

Lignocaine:2%w/v | Local anesthetics

Manufactured / Marketed By : Elko Product Form : SolutionPack Size : 50ml Ingredients : Lignocaine:2%w/vGeneric Category : Local anesthetics

How it works

ELKOCAINE 2% Solution 50ml works by blocking the nerve signals in your body

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for ELKOCAINE 2% Solution 50ml

  • Flushing or redness of skin
  • Injection site bruising and red coloration
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Cracked or scaly skin rare
  • Fast heartbeat severe
  • Difficulty in breathing severe
  • Join pain and swelling severe
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe
  • Blurred vision
  • Chills or cold sweats severe
  • Dizziness when getting up suddenly from a sitting position
  • Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Unpleasant aftertaste
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears
  • Decrease/loss of hearing severe
  • Unusual thirst
  • Convulsions (seizures) severe

Uses of ELKOCAINE 2% Solution 50ml

What is it prescribed for?

  • Anesthesia

    This medicine is used to numb a specific area of the body to reduce pain and discomfort caused by surgical or other invasive medical procedures. Both the injectable and topical forms are used for anesthesia.

  • Pain and irritation

    This medicine is used to relieve pain, swelling and discomfort associated with conditions like sunburn, insect bites, minor cuts, scratches, and burns.

  • Hemorrhoids

    This medicine is used to relieve pain, itching and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids.

  • Postherpetic Neuralgia

    This medicine is used to relieve pain and burning sensation that lasts after the blisters or shingles have disappeared.

  • Cardiac arrythmia

    This medicine is used for the management of heart rhythm disorders likely to occur during heart surgeries or a heart attack.

  • Gastrointestinal tract examination

    This medicine is also used as a numbing medication before procedures like Endotracheal intubation.

  • Labor pain and discomfort

    This medicine is also used during a spinal block to reduce pain and discomfort caused due to labor contractions.

  • Nerve block to relieve pain

    This medicine is also injected into specific regions of the spinal cord to treat pains associated with spasm of blood vessels, surgical procedures in the neck or groin area, etc.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is subject to variations based on the intended use and route of administration. The effect of this medicine can be observed within 45-90 seconds upon intravenous administration while the transdermal form takes 4-6 hours.

  • Duration of Effect

    The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is subject to variations based on the route of administration. The intravenous form is short acting while the other forms stay effective for longer durations.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to ELKOCAINE 2% Solution 50ml or any other amide type local anesthetics.

  • Adams Stokes syndrome

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having repeated episodes of fainting due to periodic onset and offset of blockage of impulses in the heart.

  • Heart block

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a secondary or tertiary degree of heart block and no pacemaker is implanted to correct the defect.

  • Wolff Parkinson White syndrome

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have this rare genetic condition that affects the conduction of impulses in the heart.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Other medicines

    Report the use of all other medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor before receiving ELKOCAINE 2% Solution 50ml to rule out the chances of a potential interaction.

  • Malignant hyperthermia

    Use of this medicine can cause Malignant hyperthermia characterized by a rapid rise in body temperature and severe muscle pain. Use of this medicine should be stopped at the first instance of this condition.

  • Eye/Ear irritation

    The topical form of this medicine should not be applied to the eyes, ears or cracked skin surface. Wash the eyes immediately with water if contact with this medicine occurs.

  • Teething problems

    This medicine should not be used to treat pain associated with teething in infants and children. Use of this medicine to treat teething pain can cause severe damage to the brain and the heart.

  • Topical anesthetics and food

    Food should be taken only after an hour if this medicine is used in the mouth or throat. This medicine may impair the process of swallowing and may cause aspiration and risk of biting the tongue.

  • Liver impairment

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of normal liver function. Appropriate dose adjustments and monitoring of liver enzymes during treatment are advised.

  • Kidney impairment

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of normal kidney function. Appropriate dose adjustments and monitoring of kidney function during the course of treatment are advised.

  • Heart disease

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a pre-existing heart condition. Any incidences of heart rhythm abnormalities in the past or present should be reported to the doctor.

  • Monitoring of ECG

    Monitoring of ECG and other parameters is must when the intravenous form of this medicine is given to a patient for anesthesia.

  • Respiratory Depression

    Use of this medicine has been associated with breathing difficulties and hence it should be used with caution in patients having a preexisting breathing disorder.

  • Drowsiness and impairment of thinking

    Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness and may impair the thinking capabilities and hence driving vehicles or operating machinery after taking this medicine is not recommended.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Oral forms: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, if you are on a dosing schedule. Usually, the injectable form is administered in a clinical/hospital set up by a qualified healthcare professional and the topical form has no dosing regimen, hence the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

  • Overdose

    Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include slowed or difficult breathing, change in heart rate, coma etc.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Chlordiazepoxide moderate
  • Fluconazole moderate
  • Propranolol moderate
  • Tramadol severe
  • Amiodarone moderate
  • Sodium Nitrite severe
  • Prilocaine severe
  • Cimetidine moderate
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine is not recommended for use in teething infants and young children as the risk of fatal adverse effects is significantly high. Use of this medicine may cause seizures, severe brain damage, and heart complications in this population group.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a pre-existing condition of the heart. The risk of severe adverse effects is significantly high and hence treatment with a safer substitute is advised.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having an impairment of normal liver/kidney function. Appropriate dose adjustments and constant monitoring of liver/kidney function are advised in such cases.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a seizure disorder. Appropriate dose adjustments and frequent monitoring are advised in such cases.

General Instructions

Take/Use This medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The form of the medicine, route of administration and dosage timings and duration is very specific to your condition and hence adherence to the instructions given by the doctor is a must. Follow all usage related instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Report any adverse effects to the doctor immediately.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Causes sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver ELKOCAINE 2% Solution 50ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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