About dextrose + lidocaine hydrochloride
Local anesthetic and intravenous glucose
Used for
- Intravenous lidocaine with dextrose has been used in specialist settings for pain treatment.
Usual adult dose
No standard dose can be stated; dosing depends on the indication and requires specialist supervision.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Numbness around the mouth
- Ringing in the ears
- Abnormal heart rhythm or seizures with toxic exposure
Important warnings
- Intravenous lidocaine can cause serious heart, brain, and breathing problems.
- Requires monitored administration by trained clinicians.
- Use extra caution with heart or liver disease.
- Dextrose may affect blood glucose.
Pregnancy
Use only when needed; pregnancy-specific safety depends on the clinical situation and dose.
Breastfeeding
Lidocaine generally enters milk in small amounts; clinical circumstances and dose matter.
Interactions
- Other local anesthetics or antiarrhythmics may increase lidocaine toxicity.
- Medicines that affect liver enzymes can change lidocaine levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.