Lidocaine HCl IM

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Precautions and Side Effects
Dosage and Storage

Generic Name: LIDOCAINE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (LIE-doh-cane)

Lidocaine HCl IM Side Effects

Pain at the site of injection might occur. If this persists or worsens, notify your doctor.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Unlikely but report promptly:

drowsiness
dizziness
confusion
shakiness
mental changes
ringing in the ears
visual changes
nausea
tingling or numbness
slurred speech
muscle twitching
unusually slow heartbeat
seizures

Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs. Symptoms include:

difficulty breathing
skin rash
itching
swelling

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Lidocaine HCl IM Precautions

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including:

allergies (especially drug allergies)
heart problems
liver disease
severe lung problems

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Lidocaine HCl IM Drug Interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: