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Lidoderm Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Lidocaine 5%; adhesive patch.
Pharmacological Class
Topical anesthetic.
How Supplied
Patches (10cm x 14cm)—30
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Lidoderm Indications
Indications
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
Lidoderm Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply to intact skin, covering most painful area. To adjust dose, cut patches before removing release liner. Remove if irritation or burning occurs; do not reapply until irritation subsides. May apply up to 3 patches at once for up to 12hrs of a 24-hour period. Hepatic impairment or debilitated: use smaller treatment areas.
Children
Not established.
Lidoderm Contraindications
Not Applicable
Lidoderm Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Lidoderm Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Risk of methemoglobinemia (esp. in G6PD deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia, cardiac or pulmonary compromise, infants <6 months of age, concurrent exposure to oxidizing agents or metabolites); monitor. Accidental exposure to children and pets. Do not apply to broken or inflamed skin. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, longer duration of application, and application of more than 3 patches. Avoid direct external heat sources (eg, heating pads, electric blankets). History of drug sensitivities. Hepatic disease. Small patients. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Labor & delivery. Nursing mothers.
Lidoderm Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Lidoderm Interactions
Interactions
Increased risk of methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to nitrates/nitrites, local anesthetics, antineoplastic agents, antibiotics, antimalarials, anticonvulsants, others. Toxicity may be potentiated by Class I antiarrhythmics (eg, tocainide, mexiletine). Additive effects with other products containing local anesthetics.
Lidoderm Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local effects (eg, erythema, edema), allergic reactions (eg, urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm).
Lidoderm Clinical Trials
See Literature
Lidoderm Note
Not Applicable
Lidoderm Patient Counseling
See Literature
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