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Lidocaine General Information
Lidocaine is a topical anesthetic. It can be applied to the skin or to mucous membranes. It is prescribed for minimizing pain via producing numbness. The medication is also used for a variety of medical conditions like postherpetic neuralgia; however, it is not known to be the first line treatment of this condition.
Lidocaine is an integral part of first-aid kits. It is used as an antibiotic/pain relieving cream. Lidocaine is also used to prepare sprays for treating sunburn, poison ivy and insect bites. Lidocaine in gel form is used in dental procedures to numb the area prior to applying an injection.
The chemical name of Lidocaine is 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2, 6-dimethylphenyl) acetamide. The chemical formula of Lidocaine is C14H22N2O. The medication has a molecular weight of 234.34 g/mol. Lidocaine functions via blocking the signal of pain sent by the nerve endings of the skin. The medication is available in the form of injection, dermal patch, intravenous injection, intravenous infusion, nasal instillation/spray, oral gel, oral liquid, topical gel, topical liquid, topical patch, topical aerosol spray and inhaler to be taken via a nebulizer. Store the medication at a temperature between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius; the storage site must also be away from moisture and light.
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