Wocaine 2% Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Local Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Wocaine 2% Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Wocaine 2% Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Wocaine 2% Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Wocaine 2% Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Wocaine 2% 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.
It is also important to note that Wocaine 2% Injection has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Wocaine 2% Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Wocaine 2% Injection related warnings section.
Wocaine 2% Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Wocaine 2% Injection in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease. The section on Wocaine 2% Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Wocaine 2% Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Wocaine 2% Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Wocaine 2% 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Wocaine 2% Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Wocaine 2% Injection safe for pregnant women?
Wocaine rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Wocaine 2% Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Wocaine as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Wocaine 2% Injection on the Kidneys?
Wocaine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wocaine 2% Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Wocaine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Wocaine 2% Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Wocaine on the heart have been reported.
Wocaine 2% 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 Wocaine 2% Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wocaine 2% Injection habit forming or addictive?
Wocaine 2% Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Wocaine 2% Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Wocaine 2% Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Wocaine 2% Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Wocaine 2% Injection
Taking Wocaine 2% Injection with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wocaine 2% Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Wocaine 2% Injection.
Wocaine 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.
Wocaine 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.
Yes, Wocaine is used topically for producing an anesthetic effect (Prevent pain) on the irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of mouth and pharynx. It is also used for minimizing gagging during X-ray procedure and dental impressions.
No, Wocaine 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.
Yes, Wocaine 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 Wocaine, please inform your doctor immediately.
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