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Wocaine A is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Wocaine A also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Wocaine A depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Wocaine A include Skin redness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Wocaine A as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Wocaine A go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Wocaine A's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Wocaine A related warnings talks about Wocaine A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Wocaine A 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 Wocaine A contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Wocaine A may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Wocaine A is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Wocaine A 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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Is the use of Wocaine A safe for pregnant women?
Wocaine A has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Wocaine A safe during breastfeeding?
Wocaine A may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Wocaine A on the Kidneys?
Wocaine A rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wocaine A on the Liver?
Side effects of Wocaine A rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Wocaine A on the Heart?
Side effects of Wocaine A rarely affect the heart.
Wocaine A 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 Wocaine A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wocaine A habit forming or addictive?
Wocaine A 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 Wocaine A as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Wocaine A only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Wocaine A cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Wocaine A
Taking Wocaine A with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wocaine A
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Wocaine A and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Wocaine A 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, Wocaine A 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 Wocaine A, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Wocaine A 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.
Wocaine A is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Wocaine A is available in different dosage forms such as injection, gel, spray, patch, and solution. It is mainly used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by skin irritation and sunburn. Some form of Wocaine A is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Wocaine A is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Wocaine A should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Wocaine A 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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