Zelcaine Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | PCI Pharmaceuticals |
| Active Ingredient | Lidocaine (NA) |
| Salt Synonyms | Lignocaine |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Amide derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Local anaesthetic (Amides) |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 414 |
FAQ
Is Zelcaine injection painful?
No, Zelcaine injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Zelcaine usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Can Zelcaine be abused?
No, abuse of Zelcaine has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Zelcaine injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Zelcaine may cause some psychotic reactions such as fear from death, doom anxiety, and delirium. These are short-lasting and generally disappear after the effect of injection is over.
Who should not be given Zelcaine?
Zelcaine should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have decreased blood volume (hypovolemia), or complete heart block. If the solution also contains adrenaline, it should not be injected into a vein or used in areas such as fingers, toes, ears, nose or penis, as the blood supply to these areas may not be sufficient.
How long does the effect of Zelcaine lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Zelcaine starts acting rapidly. However, it has a very short duration of action of 10-20 minutes after intravenous injection and 60-90 minutes after intramuscular action. The quantity of medicine reduces into half (into the blood-stream) within 1.5 to 2 hours of taking it.
Zelcaine Injection Reviews
Zelcaine is a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area.
Zelcaine must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure.
This medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause injection site reactions, such as pain, swelling, and redness, in some people. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without any delay.
Before using Zelcaine, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, the medicine may cause dizziness. So avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on medication.
Zelcaine must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure.
This medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause injection site reactions, such as pain, swelling, and redness, in some people. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without any delay.
Before using Zelcaine, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, the medicine may cause dizziness. So avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on medication.
How Zelcaine Injection Works
Zelcaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.
How to Use Zelcaine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Zelcaine Injection
- In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area): Zelcaine is a local anesthetic. It makes the oral skin numb. It can be used to relieve pain, irritation, or itching caused by a wide variety of conditions. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by mouth ulcers, a small cosmetic or other surgical procedure.It is also used in procedures requiring the insertion of a tube into your mouth, which can otherwise be uncomfortable and even painful. Lidocaine can be applied to the surface of the tube before it is inserted. This will both lubricate the tube and give an anesthetic effect, making the procedure more comfortable.
Uses of Zelcaine Injection
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Zelcaine Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
SAFE
Zelcaine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Liver
CAUTION
Zelcaine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zelcaine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zelcaine. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zelcaine should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zelcaine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zelcaine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zelcaine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Quick Tips
- It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
- Use caution while doing anything that requires concentration as Zelcaine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Zelcaine is used to anesthetize or numb the surgical area during minor surgical procedures such as oral or dental.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Minor injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) may occur for 1-2 minutes after injection. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
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