Exocaine Injection
Prescription Required
Introduction of Exocaine Injection
Exocaine Injection is a combination medicine used as local anesthesia. It blocks pain signals from the nerves to the brain thereby decreasing the sensation of pain.
Exocaine Injection is a combination of lidocaine and epinephrine.
Exocaine Injection is a combination of lidocaine and epinephrine.
Uses of Exocaine Injection
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Benefits of Exocaine Injection
In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Exocaine Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will reduce discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.
Side effects of Exocaine 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 Exocaine
- Pale skin
- Burning sensation
- Stinging sensation
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Itching
- Pain
- Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)
How to use Exocaine 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 Exocaine Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Exocaine Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Exocaine Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Exocaine Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Exocaine Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Exocaine Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Exocaine Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Exocaine Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Exocaine Injection
- Exocaine Injection is given to numb the surgical area to help reduce pain or discomfort during minor surgical procedures such as oral or dental.
- It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
- Avoid eating or chewing within 1 hour after Exocaine Injection is given to numb your mouth or throat. This is because you may accidentally bite the inside of your mouth if you are still numb.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Patient concerns
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- Lidocaine. Gloucester: Hameln Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2002 [revised 05 Apr. 2019]. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Epinephrine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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