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XYLOCAINE 2% IM INJECTION is used as a 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. Common side effects include dizziness, high/low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and paresthesia (burning or prickling sensation).

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking other anaesthetics, antiarrhythmics, anti-viral agents, sedatives, beta-blockers (metoprolol, propranolol), calcium channel blockers (amiodarone), vasoconstrictors (epinephrine, norepinephrine), antacids (cimetidine), anti-convulsants (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, primidone), antibiotics (erythromycin), anti-psychotics (fluvoxamine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: 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.

LidocaineArbutamine
Critical
LidocaineSaquinavir
Critical

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LidocaineArbutamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml and Arbutamine together can affect the rhythm of your heart.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml 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 Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml with Saquinavir can increase the blood levels of Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml and cause an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml 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.
LidocaineFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml and Fosamprenavir may increase the blood levels of Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml, which increases the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml and Fosamprenavir together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml with Bupivacaine may cause serious side effects including methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells), brain related problems and heart problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml and Bupivacaine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop pale, gray, or blue colored 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 talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Combining Sulfasalazine with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a rare red blood cell disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to the cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Sulfasalazine with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml can 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, tiredness, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Taking tramadol with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml can increase the risk of seizures(fits).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml with tramadol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
LidocaineAmyl nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml with Amyl nitrite may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml and Amyl nitrite, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. 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.
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml 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 Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml 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.
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml with Quinine may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml and Quinine 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, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml:
Coadministration of metoclopramide with Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml may increase the risk of methemoglobinemia(a blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between metoclopramide and Xylocaine 2% IM Injection 30 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, weakness, breathing difficulty, rapid or shallow breathing, palpitation, anxiety, and confusion, consult a doctor. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

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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