Elscain Injection

Elscain Injection belongs to the class of local anaesthetics known as numbing medication used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia) on skin before surgical procedure and reduce pain and discomfort caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery. It is also used to reduce the discomfort of contractions during labour. Elscain Injection is also used to treat certain types of chronic pain. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

Elscain Injection is a combination of two drugs: Lidocaine (local anesthetic) and Adrenaline (vasoconstrictor). Lidocaine works by blocking the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses. Hence, it gives an anaesthetic effect and helps decrease the sensation of pain. Adrenaline works by constricting and narrowing blood vessels to slow the dispersal. Thereby prolong the effect of Lidocaine.

Elscain Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as reactions at the application site (burning, itching, redness, and irritation), nausea, vomiting and allergy. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

The usage of Elscain Injection is not allowed in patients who are hypersensitive to any of the components present in it as it may cause serious side effects.  Before starting the medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have high blood pressure or heart problems such as a slow heart beat, hypovolaemia (decreased volume of blood), epilepsy, diabetes, liver disease, a certain blood disorder (methemoglobinemia). Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Elscain Injection. Elscain Injection is not recommended for children. 

Elscain Injection is a combination of two medicines, namely; Lidocaine (local anesthetic) and Adrenaline (vasoconstrictor). Elscain Injection is used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic which works by blocking the transmission of the nerve signals in the body, thereby helps in decreasing the sensation of pain. Adrenaline is a vasoconstrictor which works by constricting and narrowing blood vessels to slow the dispersal. Thereby prolong the effect of Lidocaine. Elscain Injection is used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures or insertion of a breathing tube or catheter. It is also used to reduce the discomfort of contractions during labour. Elscain Injection will start to work rapidly after being injected and will slowly wear off when the surgical procedure is over.

• Pale skin
• Burning sensation
• Stinging sensation
• Erythema (skin redness)
• Itching
• Pain at the site of application
• Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)

Do not exceed the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Elscain Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you Elscain Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Elscain Injection causes drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Elscain Injection as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Elscain Injection may not be suitable for people with respiratory disease, heart disease, epilepsy, low blood pressure, kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Elscain Injection to rule out any side-effects.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Elscain Injection may have interaction with used to treat anxiety (lorazepam, alprazolam), medicines used to induce anaesthesia (halothane, prilocaine), a medicine used to relieve pain (tramadol), medicines used to treat an uneven heartbeat (arrhythmia) and hypertension (amiodarone,  propranolol, sodium nitrite), medicines for sickness (domperidone), medicines for mental problems (haloperidol, chlorpromazine) antidepressants (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), antiulcer (cimetidine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Elscain Injection as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Elscain Injection may interact with heart dysfunction, seizures (fits), electrolyte imbalance, liver problems and kidney dysfunction.

• LORAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM
• HALOTHANE
• PRILOCAINE
• TRAMADOL
• AMIODARONE
• PROPRANOLOL
• SODIUM NITRITE
• DOMPERIDONE
• CIMETIDINE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• SELEGILINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE

• ​Indulge yourself in mindfulness activities like yoga that help in reducing stress levels and pain management.
• Never forget to get about 7-8 hours of sleep as it will help your muscles to heal fast and reduces inflammation and swelling.
• Take out some time for meditation, read books, take a warm bubble bath, spend time with family or listen to relaxing music.
• Make a habit of eating food rich in antioxidants such as berries, onion, milk, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods rich in flavonoids helps the body to heal faster by reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
• Strictly limit smoking and alcohol consumption as it may worsen the side effects of the drug.

Inform your doctor about any blood diseases/problems like hypovolaemia (decreased volume of blood), heart problems such as a slow heart beat, difficulty breathing or ever had a stroke.

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know that something is wrong in the body and thereby helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, arthritis and stomach ache.