XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC

Drug Name: XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC

XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC DESCRIPTION:
LIDOCAINE - INJECTION (LIE-doh-cane)

COMMON XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC BRAND NAME(S):
Xylocaine

XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC SIDE EFFECTS:
Pain at the site of injection might occur. If this persists or worsens, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, shakiness, mental changes, ringing in the ears, visual changes, nausea, tingling or numbness, slurred speech, muscle twitching, unusually slow heartbeat, seizures. Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC:
XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC: XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC is generally given by vein (IV). It may also be given in a large muscle (IM - in the shoulder usually) for one or two doses if necessary. Generally 50-100mg is given first IV, then repeated if necessary. This dosing is followed by continuous IV therapy (1-4 mg per minute typically). Doses may need to be reduced in people with heart failure or liver problems.

XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC USES:
XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC is used to treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).

OTHER USES OF XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC:
XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC may also be used for resistant seizure treatment.

XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC PRECAUTIONS:
Before using XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems, liver disease, severe lung problems. XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: cimetidine, other drugs used for irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) such as phenytoin, procainamide, quinidine, propranolol. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, shortness of breath, and slow heartbeat.

XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC NOTES:
XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC may interfere with laboratory tests (CK and CPK) when given by injection into a muscle (IM). EKG and other heart monitoring will occur during therapy.

MISSED XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC DOSE:
If a dose is missed or IV is interrupted, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

XYLOCAINE IM FOR CARDIAC STORAGE:
Store at controlled room temperature away from light and moisture.