Complete adverse effect profile including incidence rates and management
Important Safety Information
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unexpected symptoms. For serious or life-threatening side effects, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Systemic reactions of the following types have been reported: Nervous System Disorders: respiratory depression and arrest;
unconsciousness;
convulsions;
blurred or double vision;
drowsiness;
light-headedness;
sensation of heat, cold or numbness;
apprehension;
confused state;
paresthesia;
Constant monitoring with an electrocardiograph is essential to the administration of lidocaine hydrochloride intravenously.
Signs of excessive depression of cardiac conductivity, such as prolongation of the PR interval, widening of the QRS interval and the appearance or aggravation of arrhythmias, should be followed by prompt cessation of the intravenous infusion of this agent.
It is mandatory to have emergency resuscitative equipment and drugs immediately available to manage adverse reactions involving cardiovascular, respiratory, or central nervous systems.
Central nervous system adverse reactions are associated with venous plasma levels above 6.0 μg free base per mL (see ADVERSE REACTIONS).
Hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis, has been reported with lidocaine-containing solutions.
Like all medications, Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes this medication will experience them. Many side effects are dose-dependent and may improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Others may require dose adjustment or medical attention.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
Seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience signs of: