Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for LIGNOCAD ADR INJ and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for LIGNOCAD ADR INJ
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Overview
LIGNOCAD ADR INJ is a Schedule H drug.LIGNOCAD ADR INJ is composed of: SODIUM CHLORIDE (6.0 MG), METHYLPARABEN (1.0 MG), EPINEPHRINE (0.005 MG), SODIUM METABISULPHITE (0.5 MG)
Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt. Sodium is an electrolyte that regulates the amount of water in your body. Sodium also plays a part in nerve impulses and muscle contractions.Sodium chloride is used to treat or prevent sodium loss caused by dehydration, excessive sweating, or other causes.Sodium Chloride (topical) is used in nasal congestion and eye Irritation.
Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction. Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
Usage
SODIUM CHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Hyponatremia, Shock, InjurySODIUM CHLORIDE can address symptoms like: Eyes Eye Irritation, Nausea, Head Headache, Confusion, Dizziness, Increased Thirst, Fatigue (tiredness), Decreased Urination
EPINEPHRINE is generally used to treat: Anaphylaxis, Insect Bite, Hives
EPINEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Wheezing, Skin Irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for LIGNOCAD ADR INJ and its Constituents
- You should not take sodium chloride if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, or if you have high sodium levels in your blood.
- Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Follow the directions on your prescription label.Take sodium chloride with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
- Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink.In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
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Symptoms of Overdosage
SODIUM CHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Irregular Heartbeat, Weakness (generalized), Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Shortness Of Breath, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)EPINEPHRINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Slurred Speech, Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Anxiety, Confusion, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
Common Side-Effects
SODIUM CHLORIDE : Unusual Taste In Mouth, Mouth Burn, Fatigue (tiredness), Lightheadedness, Legs DiscomfortEPINEPHRINE : Nervousness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Body Excessive Sweating, Dry Mouth, Bad Taste In Mouth, Cough, Throat Soreness
Serious Side-Effects
SODIUM CHLORIDE : Chest Pain, Difficulty Breathing, Hands Swelling, Irregular Heartbeat, Decreased UrinationRare Side-Effects
EPINEPHRINE : Asthma, Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, HallucinationsTechnical Classification
SODIUM CHLORIDE is categorized as:- MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
- MISCELLANEOUS RESPIRATORY AGENTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
EPINEPHRINE is categorized as:
- ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
- VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
- CATECHOLAMINES / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
Available Alternatives for LIGNOCAD ADR INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
LIGNOCAD ADR INJ | INR 12.5 for 30 ML INJECTION | LIDOCAINE 21.3 MG, SODIUM CHLORIDE 6.0 MG, METHYLPARABEN 1.0 MG, EPINEPHRINE 0.005 MG, SODIUM METABISULPHITE 0.5 MG |