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XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% 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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More about the Product

Composition :

LIDOCAINE-2%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Astra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION

XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION is a sterile injection used to prevent pain by numbing specific areas of the body before medical, surgical, or dental procedures. It is also used as an emergency treatment to control dangerous, irregular heartbeats. This injection works quickly to block nerve signals or stabilise heart rhythms when immediate medical care is required.

Because it is injected by a healthcare professional, it is typically used as a single dose for surgeries or given continuously under medical supervision in a hospital setting. To ensure the best results, it is important to rest quietly after receiving this medicine and avoid eating or drinking if your mouth or throat has been numbed. Following simple recovery steps helps prevent accidental injury to the numbed tissues.

Some people may experience mild side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or a warm sensation around the injection site. However, you should alert your healthcare team immediately if you experience serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, severe chest discomfort, or sudden confusion.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of liver damage, kidney problems, or certain types of heart block before receiving this medicine. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to local anaesthetics of the amide type.

This injection can interact with other heart medicines, blood pressure drugs, or alcohol, which may increase the risk of severe heart side effects. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or an elderly patient, discuss the benefits and risks with your healthcare provider before undergoing a procedure with it. Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine and may require closer monitoring or a lower dose.

Uses of XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION

Your doctor may recommend this injection to help manage the following conditions:

  • Local numbing (local anaesthesia): It is used to block pain in a specific, localised area of the body before minor surgeries, dental work, or diagnostic tests.
  • Nerve blocks: It is used to temporarily block pain signals from larger nerve groups during surgical procedures, orthopaedic repairs, or childbirth.
  • Abnormal heart rhythms (ventricular arrhythmias): Injected into a vein to restore a steady, normal heartbeat during medical emergencies, such as after a heart attack.

Key Benefits

When taken consistently as directed, this injection may provide the following health benefits:

  • Provides pain relief: Helps provide temporary pain relief during medical or surgical procedures by numbing the treated area.
  • Supports comfortable procedures: Helps you remain comfortable during procedures while avoiding the need for general anaesthesia in appropriate cases.
  • Helps control abnormal heart rhythms: When used for certain heart conditions, it helps restore and stabilise normal heart rhythm as directed by your doctor.
  • Supports emergency cardiac care: May help improve blood flow by controlling life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms during emergency treatment.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

How XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION Works

This medicine contains XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION . It works by temporarily stopping nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. It does this by blocking sodium from entering nerve endings at the site of the injection. Because sodium is required to start and send electrical pain signals along your nerves, blocking this pathway prevents you from feeling pain in the treated area. When injected into a vein to treat abnormal heart rhythms, the medicine works by stabilising the electrical membranes in the heart muscle. It slows down rapid or irregular electrical impulses in the heart's pumping chambers, helping the heart return to a normal, steady beat.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 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 XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Avoid driving or operating machinery as XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION may cause dizziness, drowsiness and loss of sensation.

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Liver

Caution

XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 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

XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 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 XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION in children.

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Heart

Caution

XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Geriatrics

Caution

XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor before use.

What if I have taken an overdose of XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION

Because medical professionals inject this medicine, overdoses are extremely rare. However, if you experience sudden confusion, severe dizziness, numbness in your tongue, or twitching after your injection, tell your healthcare provider immediately. Medical staff are trained to manage these symptoms right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid eating: If the injection was given in your mouth or throat, do not eat, drink, or chew gum until the numbness has completely worn off to help prevent choking or accidental injury.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery: Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform tasks requiring alertness until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Rest after the procedure: Rest in a comfortable position until the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off.
  • Follow your doctor's advice: If you received this medicine for a heart condition, follow your doctor's advice on diet and other lifestyle measures to support your recovery.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION to start to work: XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION ideally shows its action within 2 to 3 minutes after administration.

The time for which the effects of XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION last: The effect of XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION lasts for 90 minutes.

What if you forget to take XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION

Since this medication is administered by a healthcare professional in a clinic or hospital for specific procedures, a missed dose is highly unlikely. If you are receiving a continuous infusion and believe there is a delay, notify your care team immediately.

Storage

• Store the injection at room temperature, between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Check the injection: Your healthcare provider should ensure the solution is clear, colourless, and free of visible particles before use.
  • Tell your doctor: Inform your doctor if you have heart failure, heart block, or a pacemaker, as this medicine may not be suitable or may require close monitoring.
  • Inform about other medicines: Tell your healthcare team about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking to help prevent serious drug interactions.
  • Allergy: Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION , other amide-type local anaesthetics, or any of the ingredients in the formulation.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other heart rhythm medications: May increase the risk of heart side effects when combined with medicines like beta-blockers or amiodarone.
  • Other local anaesthetics: Combining with similar numbing agents can increase the risk of drug toxicity in your body.
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LidocaineArbutamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Taking Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml and Arbutamine together can affect the rhythm of your heart.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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 Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Taking Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml with Saquinavir can increase the blood levels of Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml and cause an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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.
LidocaineAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Taking Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml with Atazanavir can increase the effects of Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml and Atazanavir, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision or nausea. - it's important to contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LidocainePrimaquine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Taking primaquine with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml may increase the risk of methemoglobinemia(blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to the cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Primaquine and Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience grayish discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, weakness, lightheadedness, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, anxiety, or confusion contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
LidocaineFlutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Taking Flutamide with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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 Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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.
LidocaineBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Taking Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml with bupropion can increase the risk of seizures(fits).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of bupropion along with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LidocaineBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Taking Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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 Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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.
LidocaineNitroprusside
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Co-administration of Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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 Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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.
LidocaineMetoclopramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Coadministration of metoclopramide with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml 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 Viscous 2% Injection 100ml, 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.
LidocaineIsosorbide dinitrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml:
Taking isosorbide dinitrate with Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isosorbide dinitrate and Xylocaine Viscous 2% Injection 100ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed 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.

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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FAQs

XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 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.
XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 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. XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION blocks cardiac sodium channels, thereby treating arrhythmia.
XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 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 XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION .
Nausea and vomiting might be side effects of XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION . It is not necessary for everyone taking XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION to experience these side effects. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION might increase creatinine phosphokinase levels. Therefore, if you are undergoing any tests, inform the person doing the tests that you have taken XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% INJECTION .
You should avoid driving or operating machinery until the numbness, drowsiness, or dizziness have completely worn off. Talk to your doctor before leaving the clinic.
It is commonly used during labour (such as in epidurals) but should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if the medical benefit outweighs the risk. Talk to your doctor to discuss your options.
Numbness usually fades gradually over a few hours; avoid consuming hot liquids or solid foods during this time to prevent injury. Talk to your doctor if the numbness persists past the expected timeframe.
Severe allergic reactions are rare, but they can happen. Tell your healthcare provider immediately if you experience hives, itching, or swelling after your injection. Talk to your doctor about any history of drug allergies.
You may feel a brief stinging or pinching sensation as the needle is inserted and the liquid is injected before the numbing effect takes over. Talk to your doctor if you are anxious about needles.
The liver processes this medication, and liver damage can cause the medicine to accumulate in your bloodstream, which increases the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor to ensure a safe dose is used.

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Corporate & Registered Office, Block N1, 12th Floor, Manyata Embassy Business Park, Rachenahalli, Outer Ring Road, 560045, Bangalore
Other Info - XYL0009
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