Lignocaine, also known as lidocaine, is a local anesthetic drug that produces transient loss of sensory, motor, and autonomic function when applied in proximity to neural tissue. Lidocaine is a class 1 B antiarrhythmic agent, which is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.
It is available in various forms including infusion and injection solution, patch, gel, ointment, liquid and spray.
Miscalculation of the dose, injection of the drug into a blood vessel or repeated administration of therapeutic doses are the major causes of systemic toxicity. Intentional ingestion for therapeutic or suicidal intent has also been reported. Indeed, the . . .
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