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Salcain 2% Injection 30ml
Salt Composition: LIGNOCAINE
- Manufacturer: SALS LTD
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s) OF 30ML
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Strength: 0.02
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store the Salcain 2%/30ml injection below 25°C. Do not freeze. Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
₹25.00₹30.47
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Product Introduction
Salcain 2%/30ml injection contains lidocaine hydrochloride as its active ingredient. It is a local anesthetic belonging to the amino amide group of medications. It is used to produce local anaesthesia and prevent pain sensation in the area of the body where it is locally administered. It also functions as an anti-arrhythmic agent used to control rapid or abnormal heartbeats that may occur following a heart attack.
Common side effects of this injection include oedema, erythema, skin rashes, and headache.
Do not use Salcain 2%/30ml injection if you are allergic to lidocaine or any other ingredients in this medicine. Do not use this medicine if you have experienced an allergic reaction to any local anesthetic medications.
Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you have heart disease, blood disorders, or kidney or liver disease. Speak to your doctor before using this medicine if you have a breathing disorder, epilepsy, active inflammation, or infection.
This medicine must not be used in the eye.
Contact your physician immediately if you experience lightheadedness, numbness of your tongue, or a ringing in your ears after receiving this medicine.
Uses
Used as a local anesthesia Used to control fast or abnormal heartbeats
How it works
Salcain 2%/30ml injection blocks the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses by decreasing the ionic flux by blocking certain channels, which results in local anesthesia. The mechanism by which this medicine depresses arrhythmias may be its ability to depress conduction in ischemic myocardium rather than to improve conduction or suppress normal or abnormal automaticity.
How to Use
Your nurse or doctor will give you the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the injection based on your condition. Do not self-administer the medicine.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Swelling in the face, and feet Skin rashes Headache Burning sensation in the eye Serious Severe skin reactions Blood disorders
Expert Tips
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. Some medicines can affect how Salcain 2%/30ml injection works. Tell your doctor if you are using other medications, including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins or nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
References
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection BP 2% w/v - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (EMC). www.medicines.org.uk. [revised February 2022] [cited 2023 Jun 8]. Available from: http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6281/smpc
- Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd, [Revised on Apr 2016] [Accessed on June 8 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/006488s074lbl.pdf
- Kenneth Drasner, Local Anesthetics, Langeâs Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 459-473.
- KD Tripathi, Local Anaesthetics, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 386-398.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Your doctor will decide whether to administer this injection.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Salcain 2%/30ml injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Salcain 2%/30ml injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.