PRIMADENT SOLUTION 4% Solution 50ml

PRIMADENT SOLUTION 4% Solution 50ml works by blocking the nerve signals in your body

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for PRIMADENT SOLUTION 4% Solution 50ml

• Flushing or redness of skin
• Injection site bruising and red coloration
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Cracked or scaly skin
• 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 PRIMADENT SOLUTION 4% 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

When not to use?

• Other medicines

  Report the use of all other medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor before receiving PRIMADENT SOLUTION 4% 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.

Take/Use PRIMADENT SOLUTION 4% Solution 50ml 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.

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

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