Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection 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.

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection is used to stop pain being felt during medical tests, surgeries or in labour during birth

Uses of Xylocaine Heavy Injection

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Benefits of Xylocaine Heavy Injection

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection 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.

Side effects of Xylocaine Heavy Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Xylocaine Heavy

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Xylocaine Heavy Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection 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

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection is used to anesthetize or numb the surgical area during minor surgical procedures such as oral or dental.
It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
Minor injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) may occur for 1-2 minutes after injection. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Use caution while doing anything that requires concentration as Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amide derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Local anaesthetic (Amides)

Patient concerns

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FAQs

How long does the effect of Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection lasts?

The anesthetic effect of Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection 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.

Is Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection injection painful?

No, Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.

Who should not be given Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection?

Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection 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.

Can Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection be abused?

No, abuse of Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection 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.

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Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Xylocaine Heavy Injection

Benefits of Xylocaine Heavy Injection

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Side effects of Xylocaine Heavy Injection

Common side effects of Xylocaine Heavy

How to use Xylocaine Heavy Injection

Safety advice

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Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

How long does the effect of Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection lasts?

Is Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection injection painful?

Who should not be given Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection?

Can Xylocaine Heavy 5% Injection be abused?

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