Properties
- A very effective local anaesthetic of the amide-type, with low toxicity and prolonged action.
Indications
- a potent local anaesthetic for producing epidural, nerve conduction (blocking) and infiltration anaesthesia.
Remarks
- Do not give intravenously.
- Not given to animals with a known hypersensitivity to the drug.
- Epidural anaesthesia is not applied to dogs which are highly distressed, due to the danger of shock.
Side – Effects
- Lidocaine is usually well tolerated, but a dverse reaction may occur in cases of hypersensitivity, wrong technique and over – dosage.
- In cases of respiratory difficulty, immediately, apply artificial respiration or give oxygen.
- Shock, convulsions and transient drowsiness may occur, when large dosesgiven by i.v. in such case, inject by i.v., a short acting barbiturate to control nervous system stimulation, and apply artificial respiration or give oxygen.
