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Nircaine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Local Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Nircaine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Nircaine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Nircaine are Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nircaine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Nircaine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Nircaine has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Nircaine related warnings talks about Nircaine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Nircaine since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Nircaine contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Nircaine have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nircaine is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Nircaine 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 Nircaine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Nircaine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Nircaine.
Is the use of Nircaine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Nircaine as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Nircaine on the Kidneys?
Nircaine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nircaine on the Liver?
Nircaine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Nircaine on the Heart?
Nircaine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Nircaine 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 Nircaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nircaine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Nircaine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Nircaine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Nircaine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Nircaine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nircaine
Taking Nircaine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nircaine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nircaine.
Yes, Nircaine is used topically for producing an anesthetic effect (Prevent pain) on the irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of mouth and pharynx. It is also used for minimizing gagging during X-ray procedure and dental impressions.
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Nircaine should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Nircaine 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, Nircaine 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 Nircaine, please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Nircaine is not a narcotic. It is a local anesthetic agent which is used to cause numbness and block pain. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf, and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine, methadone, codeine, and morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Yes, Nircaine 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 366
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 771-775
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 366
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 771-775
