Drug Name:Lidocaine
Drug Class:Local Anesthetic
Mechanism of Action:
  • Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve fibers, preventing the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses
  • Stabilizes neuronal membranes, reducing the likelihood of ectopic discharges
Use:
  • Local anesthesia for minor surgical procedures
  • Topical anesthesia for mucous membranes
  • Treatment of ventricular arrhythmias
  • Pain relief for neuropathic pain
Side Effects:
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Tremors
  • Seizures (rare)
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to lidocaine or other local anesthetics
  • Severe heart block
  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension
Specialty:
  • Anesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Pain Management