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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Lidfast 2% Injection is used as an local anaesthesia during surgery or medical procedures. This medicine is also used in the management of ventricular arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat). It prevents the beginning and conduction of impulses by obstructing the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane surrounding the nerves.
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Composition :

LIDOCAINE-2%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Lidfast 2% Injection

Lidfast 2% Injection is indicated for the production of regional or local anaesthesia during surgery or medical procedures. Additionally, it is indicated in the management of ventricular arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) associated with acute myocardial infarction, or cardiac surgery. 

Lidfast 2% Injection contains ‘Lidocaine’ that blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses; hence providing an anaesthetic effect. Lidfast 2% Injection blocks cardiac sodium channels, thereby treating arrhythmia.

Lidfast 2% Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, high/low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and paresthesia (burning or prickling sensation). You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Lidfast 2% Injection if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Lidfast 2% Injection may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of sensation. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Lidfast 2% Injection

Used for Local anesthesia and treatment of ventricular arrhythmia

Directions for Use

Lidfast 2% Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Lidfast 2% Injection is indicated for the production of regional or local anaesthesia in case of surgeries or medical procedures. Also, it is indicated in the management of ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat) associated with acute myocardial infarction, or cardiac surgery. Lidfast 2% Injection blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses and hence providing an anaesthetic effect. It blocks cardiac sodium channels, thereby treating arrhythmia.

How Lidfast 2% Injection Works

Lidfast 2% Injection contains ‘Lidocaine’ that blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses; hence providing an anaesthetic effect. Lidfast 2% Injection blocks cardiac sodium channels, thereby treating arrhythmia.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lidfast 2% Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • High/low blood pressure
  • Dizziness
  • Paresthesia (burning or prickling sensation)

What if I have taken an overdose of Lidfast 2% Injection

Lidfast 2% Injection is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. Symptoms of overdose may include CNS depression, including unconsciousness and coma. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lidfast 2% Injection if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have hypovolemia (low blood volume), blood clotting problems, bleeding problems, slow heart rate, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), epilepsy, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Lidfast 2% Injection may cause dizziness, drowsiness and loss of sensation. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LidocaineArbutamine
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LidocaineSaquinavir
Critical

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LidocaineArbutamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection and Arbutamine together can affect the rhythm of your heart.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection with arbutamine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience irregular heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision and nausea. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
LidocaineSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection with Saquinavir can increase the blood levels of Lidfast 2% Injection and cause an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection with Saquinavir is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting and rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LidocaineTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection with Trimethoprim may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Trimethoprim with Lidfast 2% Injection can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience, gray skin color, feeling sick, having a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, feeling tired, having trouble breathing, a fast or irregular heartbeat, feeling anxious or confused, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
LidocaineFlutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Taking Flutamide with Lidfast 2% Injection can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lidfast 2% Injection and Flutamide together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
LidocaineSulfadiazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection with Sulfadiazine may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lidfast 2% Injection with Sulfadiazine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
LidocaineNitroprusside
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Co-administration of Lidfast 2% Injection with Nitroprusside may rarely cause methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder in which little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lidfast 2% Injection and Nitroprusside can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like discoloration of the skin, headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
LidocaineCyclophosphamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection with Cyclophosphamide may increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a rare condition that can lead to oxygen deprivation in tissues and vital organs due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, cyclophosphamide can be taken with Lidfast 2% Injection if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
LidocaineDapsone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Taking Dapsone with Lidfast 2% Injection can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to the cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dapsone and Lidfast 2% Injection, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a rapid heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LidocainePrilocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection with Prilocaine may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lidfast 2% Injection with Prilocaine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
LidocaineIfosfamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lidfast 2% Injection:
Coadministration of Ifosfamide with Lidfast 2% Injection can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ifosfamide and Lidfast 2% Injection, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with a proper diet and safe exercises.
  • Manage stress with meditation and yoga.

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

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Lidfast 2% Injection Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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  • XYNOVA GEL 30GM

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects Lidfast 2% Injection. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Lidfast 2% Injection can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Avoid driving or operating machinery as Lidfast 2% Injection may cause dizziness, drowsiness and loss of sensation.

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Liver

Caution

Lidfast 2% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Lidfast 2% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Lidfast 2% Injection in children.

FAQs

Lidfast 2% Injection is indicated for the production of regional or local anaesthesia during surgery or medical procedures. Additionally, it is indicated in the management of ventricular arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) associated with acute myocardial infarction, or cardiac surgery.
Lidfast 2% Injection blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses and hence providing an anaesthetic effect. Lidfast 2% Injection blocks cardiac sodium channels, thereby treats arrhythmia.
Lidfast 2% Injection may cause hypotension (low blood pressure) or hypertension (high blood pressure). Therefore, regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised whilst on treatment with Lidfast 2% Injection.
Nausea and vomiting might be a side effect of Lidfast 2% Injection. It is not necessary for everyone taking Lidfast 2% Injection to experience these side effects. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Lidfast 2% Injection might increase creatinine phosphokinase levels. Therefore, if you are undergoing any tests, inform the person doing the tests that you have taken Lidfast 2% Injection.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Other Info - LID0011

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