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Lidocaine
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Drug class | Amino amide local anaesthetic |
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Onset of action | 2-5 minutes. |
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Lidocaine was the first clinically used amide local anesthetic in 1948. It is widely used because of its potency; rapid onset; tissue penetration; and effectiveness in infiltration, peripheral nerve block, and both epidural and spinal blocks. In peripheral nerve blockage 1-1.5% is sufficient to produce a motor blockade, while for epidural and spinal blocks higher strengths are used.
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Lidocaine Cream
Lidocaine cream is not readily available in New Zealand and is not subsidised. It has to be ordered over the internet.
- Haim International for 10.56% lidocaine cream, apply twice daily
- 4% Lidocaine patches can be purchased from ebay, brand name is Salonpas. They last for 8 hours.