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    • LIDOCAINE-EPINEPHRINE (Generic for XYLOCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE)

    • QTY 1.7
    • 2 %-1:100K
    • CARTRIDGE
    • Near  77381

LIDOCAINE; EPINEPHRINE (LYE doe kane; ep i NEF rin) prevents or treats pain, including during a procedure. It works by numbing a specific area of the body, which blocks pain signals going to the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.


LIDOCAINE-EPINEPHRINE (Generic for XYLOCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2%, Epinephrine 1:100,000, Solution for injection

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of your medication may be altered if used with cannabis.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use during lidocaine treatment due to decreased exposure of lidocaine which may alter its efficacy. Cannabis use induces CYP1A2 and lidocaine is a CYP1A2 substrate. The induction potential of cannabis is greatest with chronic inhalation. Other routes of administration or sporadic use may have less of an effect.
  • Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2%, Epinephrine 1:100,000, Solution for injection

    Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Limit excessive Caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Epinephrine and avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Taking a high amount of Caffeine with Epinephrine can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Caffeine is a CNS-stimulant and such actions are expected to be additive when coadministered with other CNS stimulants or psychostimulants.

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