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Elscain Injection

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Introduction of Elscain Injection

Elscain Injection is a combination medicine used as local anesthesia. It blocks pain signals from the nerves to the brain thereby decreasing the sensation of pain.

Elscain Injection is a combination of lidocaine and epinephrine.

Uses of Elscain Injection

  • Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Benefits of Elscain Injection

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Elscain Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will reduce discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.

Side effects of Elscain Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Elscain

  • Pale skin
  • Burning sensation
  • Stinging sensation
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Itching
  • Pain
  • Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)

How to use Elscain Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Elscain Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Elscain Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Elscain Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Elscain Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Elscain Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Elscain Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Elscain Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Elscain Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Elscain Injection

  • Elscain Injection is given to numb the surgical area to help reduce pain or discomfort during minor surgical procedures such as oral or dental.
  • It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Avoid eating or chewing within 1 hour after Elscain Injection is given to numb your mouth or throat. This is because you may accidentally bite the inside of your mouth if you are still numb.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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References

  1. Lidocaine. Gloucester: Hameln Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2002 [revised 05 Apr. 2019]. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Epinephrine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Address: M-142, VIKAS PURI NEW DELHI DL 110018 IN
Country of origin: India

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