Biocaine 2% Injection

Description Of Biocaine 2% Injection

Biocaine 2 % Injection is an effective numbing medicine used before surgical procedures. It blocks nerve signals from a specific part of the body and is categorized as a local anesthetic medicine. It is also used to treat arrhythmia characterized by an improper beating of the heart.

Biocaine 2% Injection Chemical Name

• Lidocaine

Biocaine 2% Injection Manufacturer

• Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Uses of Biocaine 2% Injection

• Erectile Dysfuntion
• Pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia

What is Biocaine 2% Injection?

Biocaine 2% Injection is a local anesthetic. It is used topically on the skin to reduce itchiness and skin conditions such as insect bites, eczema and burns. It is also used to cure hemorrhoids and problems of the genital/anal regions. This medication functions by reducing pain, redness and swelling. The viscous variant is used for dental treatment.

On using Biocaine 2% Injection you may experience certain side effects such as a burning or stinging sensation, dizziness, drowsiness, changing body temperatures, blurred vision or a pounding/ringing in your ears. Severe reactions include depression, numbness and vomiting. Should your reactions continue and become worse over time contact your doctor right away.

How Biocaine 2% Injection working

Biocaine 2 % Injection is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain to decrease the sensation of pain.

How is Biocaine 2% Injection used?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. This Tablet is to be taken with food.

Biocaine 2% Injection Indications

Take this injection as instructed by the doctor. Do not consume this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Follow the dosage regimen if this medicine is taken for treating Pulmonary Hypertension. Take this medicine at least 30-60 minutes before sexual activity if taken for erection disorders.

Biocaine 2% Injection Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. It can be skipped if it almost time for the next scheduled dose. This applies to conditions like Pulmonary Hypertension where the dose regimen is fixed.

Overdose

Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. You might require immediate medical attention if the overdose is severe.

Contraindication Of Biocaine 2% Injection

• Alcuronium
• Amphotericin B
• Amprenavir
• Atracurium
• Cimetidine
• Edrophonium
• Enflurane
• Fosphenytoin
• Halothane
• Nadolol

Adverse effects Of Biocaine 2% Injection

• Headache
• flushing
• dyspepsia
• dizziness
• nasal congestion and
• blurring of vision.

Special Precautions And Related Warnings Of Biocaine 2% Injection

Do not use more quantity of lidocaine than recommended as this may culminate into excessive absorption of drug causing serious side effects, such as fits.

Do not use this medicine in case of open wounds or damaged areas (especially in mouth) as this may result into excessive absorption of active ingredient.

Do not give this medicine to children under the age of 12 years.

Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours. 

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.

Consult your doctor before taking lignocaine if you are pregnant or lactating.

Pregnancy - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

Other medicines - Report the use of all other medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor before receiving Biocaine 2 % Injection to rule out the chances of a potential interaction.

Malignant hyperthermia - Use of this medicine can cause Malignant hyperthermia characterized by a rapid rise in body temperature and severe muscle pain. Use of this medicine should be stopped at the first instance of this condition.

Eye/Ear irritation - The topical form of this medicine should not be applied to the eyes, ears or cracked skin surface. Wash the eyes immediately with water if contact with this medicine occurs.

Teething problems - This medicine should not be used to treat pain associated with teething in infants and children. Use of this medicine to treat teething pain can cause severe damage to the brain and the heart.

Storage Conditions for Biocaine 2% Injection

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.