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Lox Adrenaline Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Other than this, Lox Adrenaline Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Lox Adrenaline Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Lox Adrenaline Injection are Skin redness. Some other side effects of Lox Adrenaline Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Lox Adrenaline Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lox Adrenaline Injection has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lox Adrenaline Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lox Adrenaline Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lox Adrenaline Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Lox Adrenaline Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lox Adrenaline Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lox Adrenaline 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 Lox Adrenaline Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Lox Adrenaline Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lox 2%.
Is the use of Lox Adrenaline Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Lox 2% as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lox Adrenaline Injection on the Kidneys?
Lox 2% has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lox Adrenaline Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Lox 2% on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lox Adrenaline Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lox 2% on the heart have been reported.
Lox Adrenaline 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 Lox Adrenaline Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lox Adrenaline Injection habit forming or addictive?
Lox Adrenaline Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lox Adrenaline Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Lox Adrenaline Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lox Adrenaline Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lox Adrenaline Injection
Some foods when eaten with Lox Adrenaline Injection can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lox Adrenaline Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lox Adrenaline Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Lox 2% is used in combination with prilocaine for premature ejaculation. It improves sexual satisfaction and ejaculatory control by decreasing the sensation of the genital skin. It has no systemic effects and has minimum local side effects. Premature ejaculation can be psychological or biological. It could be because of over-sensitive genital skin, extreme arousal, infrequent sexual activity, hyperactive reflexes, fear, performance anxiety, use of alcohol and other substances, inflammation of the urethra, prostate, etc. In addition, it is also important to take treatment and comply with it completely.
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Lox 2% should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Lox 2% or accidental swallowing may cause serious brain injury, seizures, and heart problems. Therefore, for treating teething pain, one must take the advice of their doctor and follow his recommendations completely.
Yes, Lox 2% is used anally for alleviating discomfort due to anal fissures and hemorrhoids. An anal fissure is a minor tear or cuts near the delicate skin of anus which could result from a trauma or an injury. Anal fissures can be prevented or managed by taking adequate time in passing the bowel, by not putting much strain while passing the bowels, by cleaning the anal area gently and by keeping the anal area dry. Hemorrhoids, on the other hand, are the swollen veins in the anus and rectum region. These can develop from chronic constipation, aging, genetics, pregnancy, etc. These can be prevented and managed by eating a lot of fiber, getting some exercise, not spending a lot of time in the bathroom, cleaning up gently, taking warm water bath, and so on.
Yes, Lox 2% may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Lox 2% to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.
Yes, Lox 2% 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 Lox 2%, please inform your doctor immediately.
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