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Unicain Injection

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Unicain Information

Unicain is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Local Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Unicain have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Unicain is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 Unicain are Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Unicain side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Unicain normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Unicain's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Unicain's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Unicain is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Unicain contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Unicain may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Unicain is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

  1. Unicain Benefits & Uses
  2. Unicain Dosage & How to Take
  3. Unicain Side Effects
  4. Unicain Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Unicain with Other Drugs
  6. Unicain Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Unicain
  8. Unicain Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Unicain Benefits & Uses

Unicain is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Unicain Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Unicain Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Unicain is used -

Severe

Moderate

  • Convulsion
  • Confusion
  • Drowsiness
  • Erythema
  • Edema

Mild

Common

  • Skin redness

Unicain Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Unicain safe for pregnant women?


    Unicain rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

    Mild

  • Is the use of Unicain safe during breastfeeding?


    Unicain has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Unicain on the Kidneys?


    Unicain may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Unicain on the Liver?


    Unicain has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Unicain on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Unicain on the heart have been reported.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Unicain with Other Drugs

Unicain should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Unicain Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unicain unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Frequently asked Questions about Unicain

  • Is this Unicain habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Unicain is addictive.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Unicain you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous

  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Unicain is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Unicain cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Unicain Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Unicain


    Unicain may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

    Mild

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Unicain


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Unicain.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Unicain

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Unicain safe to use?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Unicain is a local anesthetic which is used to cause numbness and block pain. It is safe as long as one uses it under the medical supervision, however, if misused or overused, it can cause serious side effects such as seizure, slow breathing, severe burning, and irritation. Therefore, one must follow the instructions of a doctor completely while using Unicain.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Unicain a narcotic?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Unicain 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Unicain work?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Unicain is a local anesthetic agent which prevent the sensation of pain. It works by inhibiting the pain signal from the nerves to the brain lead to decrease pain sensation and discomfort arising due to skin irritation, sunburn or other medical conditions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Unicain used for premature ejaculation?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Unicain 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Unicain cause an allergic reaction?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Unicain 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 Unicain, please inform your doctor immediately. 

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

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