Lidocaine. 2% 10 ml.10 ampules

Lidocaine Sopharma WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED
Lidocaine Sofarma contains active substance lidocaine hydrochloride, which relates to medicines called local anesthetics. It belongs to the group of so antiarrhythmic drugs. Used for:
local anesthesia (anesthesia) in conducting various painful procedures and examinations in surgery, dentistry and others;
treatment of severe disturbances of cardiac rhythm (ventricular arrhythmias), including after myocardial infarction.
2. Before starting treatment with lidocaine SOPHARMA
You should not apply Lidocaine Sopharma:
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to lidocaine or other pain medication;
the following diseases: porphyria (an inherited, chronic disease); heart disease, which is associated with impaired cardiac conduction (sinoatrial block, predsardnokameren block); epilepsy; cardiogenic shock, hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood).
It is attention to Lidocaine Sopharma used in the following cases:
in patients aged over 65, cardiovascular failure, slow heartbeat, breathing problems, kidney or liver disease, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness). In these cases, the drug can be administered at a lower dosage. If during administration of the drug appeared restlessness, anxiety, tinnitus, blurred vision, trembling of the limbs, drowsiness, immediately tell your doctor. These events may require discontinuation of treatment.

Using other medicines
Before you apply lidocaine, tell your doctor if you are taking medicines:
for the treatment of mental disorders (sultopride);
for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias;
for lowering blood pressure, such as beta-blockers (propranolol);
for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (cimetidine);
for the treatment of epilepsy.
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and lactation
Before taking any medicine during pregnancy, be sure to consult your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. He will decide whether to apply Lidocaine Sopharma and in what dosage.

Driving and using machines
Lidocaine Sopharma minor influence on the ability to drive and use machines when used as a local anesthetic in dentistry and outpatient surgical procedures. In some cases it can cause hypotension and drowsiness, and therefore should avoid driving or operating machinery until this has resolved.

3. HOW TO USE Lidocaine Sopharma
Lidocaine Sopharma is a medicine which is administered by a physician or dentist. Dosage and route of administration are determined by them.
When used to treat severe arrhythmias, Lidocaine Sopharma be administered intravenously and in rare cases muscle by qualified medical personnel.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or dentist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Lidocaine Sopharma can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Administration of Lidocaine Sopharma possible following side effects:
nervousness, agitation, confusion, restlessness, dizziness, drowsiness, tinnitus, muscle twitching, tremor of the limbs, convulsions;
difficulty breathing, respiratory arrest;
decrease in blood pressure (hypotension), slow heart rate (bradycardia), arrhythmia, cardiac arrest (cardiac arrest);
blurred, double vision, nystagmus (twitching of both eyes);
nausea, vomiting;
methemoglobinemia;
allergic reactions - rash, edema, anaphylactic reactions.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or dentist.

5. STORAGE Lidocaine Sopharma
Store in the original package to protect from light and moisture.
Do not store above 25 ° C.
Do not freeze!
Keep out of reach of children!
Lidocaine Sopharma should not be used after the expiry date stated on the pack.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What does Lidocaine Sopharma
The active ingredient lidocaine hydrochloride (lidocaine hydrochloride).
The other ingredients are sodium chloride and water for injection.

Lidocaine Sopharma looks like and contents of the pack
Colourless solution in glass vials with a capacity of 2 ml and 10 ml, with markings for opening the ampoule - color spot or ring.
Ampoules of 5 mg / ml - 10 ml and 10 mg / ml - 10 ml: 5 ampoules in PVC foil, 1 or 10 blisters in a carton with leaflet (5 or 50 ampoules).

Ampoules of 20 mg / ml - 2 ml: 10 ampoules in PVC foil, 1 or 10 blisters in a carton with leaflet (10 or 100 ampoules).

Ampoules of 20 mg / ml - 10 ml: 5 ampoules in PVC foil, 1 or 10 blisters in a carton with leaflet (5 or 50 ampoules).