Jasocaine 4%4%
Injection
Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Jasocaine 4% is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Jasocaine 4% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Jasocaine 4% is a local anesthetic used to temporarily numb certain areas of the body. It is used as an anesthetic lubricant to insert of instruments in... View More
Uses of Jasocaine 4%
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Side effects of Jasocaine 4%
- Allergic reaction
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Jasocaine 4%
Hold the container with the extension tube aimed at the area of application. To spray, press the button. Allow a 2 second gap between two consecutive sp... View More
How Jasocaine 4% works
Jasocaine 4% is a local anesthetic. It works on the skin by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain. This numbs the area and decreases pain sensa... View More
- Jasocaine 4% is prescribed to relieve itching and pain caused by scrapes, burns, rashes, bites and eczema.
- Apply it over the affected area with a clean fingertip, three to four times a day or as directed by your doctor.
- Do not apply it to broken or infected areas of skin, face, eyes or eyelids unless instructed to by your doctor.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.... View More
- Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Ventricular arrhythmias, Haemorrhoids, Sympathetic nerve block, Peripheral nerve block, Perianal pain and itching, Ventricular fibrillation or ventricul... View More
Administration
IV Preparation Add 1-2 g of lidocaine hydrochloride to 1 L of D5W making 1-2 mg/mL solution; use (using 5-10 mL of 20% inj soln); may also use 400 mg/1... View More
Adult Dose
Intravenous Ventricular Arrhythmias 1-1.5 mg/kg slow IV bolus over 2-3 minutes May repeat doses of 0.5-0.75 mg/kg in 5-10 minutes up to 3 mg/kg tot... View More
Child Dose
Ventricular Arrhythmias Bolus: 0.5-1 mg/kg IV/IO/ET, not to exceed 100 mg; follow with continuous infusion; if delay between bolus and start of infusio... View More
Contraindication
Hypovolaemia; heart block or other conduction disturbances.
Mode of Action
Lidocaine is an amide type local anaesth. It stabilises the neuronal membrane and inhibits Na ion movements, which are necessary for conduction of impul... View More
Precaution
Hepatic or renal impairment; CHF and following cardiac surgery; bradycardia; respiratory depression; porphyria; elderly or debilitated patients; pregnan... View More
Side Effect
Common Cardiovascular: Hypotension Dermatologic: Edema, erythema at injection site, petechiae, skin irritation Gastrointestinal: Constipation, Nausea... View More
Interaction
May increase serum levels w/ cimetidine and propranolol. Increased risk of cardiac depression w/ ?-blockers and other antiarrhythmics. Additive cardiac ... View More
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