Xylocaine (Cardiac) IV

Xylocaine (Cardiac) IV Uses

This medication is used to treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).

How To Use Xylocaine (Cardiac) IV

This medication is generally given by vein (IV). It may also be given in a large muscle (IM - in the shoulder usually) for one or two doses if necessary.

Generally 50-100mg is given first IV, then repeated if necessary. This dosing is followed by continuous IV therapy (1-4 mg per minute typically). Doses may need to be reduced in people with heart failure or liver problems.

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