Xylocaine Lidocaine 2% Injection, 20 mg/mL, Multiple Dose Vials 20 mL, 25/Tray (Rx)

Xylocaine (Lidocaine) 2% Injection is a sterile, prescription medication used as a local anesthetic and sometimes as an antiarrhythmic agent. Here’s an overview of what it is and how it’s used:

What is Xylocaine (Lidocaine) 2% Injection?

• Active Ingredient: Lidocaine hydrochloride 2% (20 mg/mL)
• Form: Sterile solution for injection
• Brand Name: Xylocaine (the brand name for lidocaine made by AstraZeneca and others)

Uses

1. Local Anesthetic

• Blocks nerve signals in a specific area to prevent pain during minor surgical, dental, or medical procedures.
• Used for:
  • Suturing wounds and lacerations
  • Minor skin surgeries (e.g., mole removal)
  • Local infiltration before procedures
  • Dental anesthesia

2. Nerve Blocks and Regional Anesthesia

• Injected near nerves or nerve plexuses for procedures requiring regional numbness (e.g., dental blocks, minor joint or digital procedures).

3. Antiarrhythmic Agent (Less Common)

• Used intravenously (not typical for the 2% injection) in emergency settings to treat certain types of serious heart rhythm disturbances (ventricular arrhythmias).

How Is It Administered?

• Injection: Given directly into the tissue, around nerves, or into a surgical site by a healthcare professional.
• Dosage and administration depend on the type of procedure and patient factors (age, weight, medical condition).

Features & Benefits:

• Fast onset: Quickly numbs the targeted area.
• Short to moderate duration: Typically 30-60 minutes, can be extended with the addition of epinephrine.
• Generally safe when administered correctly.

Precautions:

• Should be administered by trained medical personnel only.
• Overdose or accidental intravascular injection can cause serious side effects (CNS toxicity, heart issues).
• Not suitable for patients with known lidocaine allergy.
• Use caution in patients with liver dysfunction, certain heart conditions, or the elderly.

Xylocaine (Lidocaine) 2% Injection is a prescription local anesthetic solution used to safely and effectively numb areas of the body during minor medical, surgical, and dental procedures. It may also be used (less commonly) as an antiarrhythmic agent in specific life-threatening situations.

Brand: Fresenius USA
NDC: 63323-0486-27
UPC: 363323-486273
Size: 20 mL
Strength: 2%
Count: 25 Multiple Vials Per Tray