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Lox 4% Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Other than this, Lox 4% Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Lox 4% Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Lox 4% Injection include Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Lox 4% Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lox 4% Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lox 4% Injection is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lox 4% Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lox 4% Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lox 4% Injection in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease. The section on Lox 4% Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Lox 4% Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lox 4% Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lox 4% Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Lox 4% Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lox 2%.
Is the use of Lox 4% Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lox 2% on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lox 4% Injection on the Kidneys?
Lox 2% rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lox 4% Injection on the Liver?
Lox 2% may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lox 4% Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Lox 2% rarely affect the heart.
Lox 4% Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lox 4% Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lox 4% Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lox 4% Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lox 4% Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lox 4% Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lox 4% Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lox 4% Injection
Some foods when eaten with Lox 4% Injection can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lox 4% Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lox 4% Injection.
Yes, Lox 2% may cause an allergic reaction which might manifest as sneezing, wheezing, pruritis (severe itching of the skin), urticaria (localized swollen itchy area), episodes of angioneurotic edema (swelling of the lower layer of skin or mucous membranes and even anaphylactic shock (very severe allergic reaction). If you develop any of these symptoms while using Lox 2%, please inform your doctor immediately.
Lox 2% is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Lox 2% is available in different dosage forms such as injection, gel, spray, patch, and solution. It is mainly used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by skin irritation and sunburn. Some form of Lox 2% is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Lox 2% is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
No, Lox 2% is not a narcotic. It is a local anesthetic agent which is used to cause numbness and block pain. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf, and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine, methadone, codeine, and morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Lox 2% is a local anesthetic agent. It should be used strictly under the recommendation of a doctor. You must use it for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Lox 2% is a local anesthetic agent which prevent the sensation of pain. It works by inhibiting the pain signal from the nerves to the brain lead to decrease pain sensation and discomfort arising due to skin irritation, sunburn or other medical conditions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 366
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 771-775
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