Biocaine Adr Injection

Biocaine Adr Injection contains lignocaine and adrenaline as the active components. This medicine is used to numb the part of the body where a doctor needs to perform surgery; provide pain relief after surgery, in labour, or after acute injury; and treat chronic pain. Lignocaine helps to numb parts of the body.

Adrenaline narrows the blood vessels at the injection site, thereby reducing blood loss and increasing the effect of the medicine. A doctor only administers a Biocaine Adr Injection. Do not self-medicate or swallow the injection.

Before taking this injection, inform this doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. You also need to notify the doctor if you have any health problems. Biocaine Adr Injection can cause upset, dizziness, nausea, changes in blood pressure, slow heartbeat, blurred vision, or ringing in the ears as side effects.

If these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice immediately.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose can cause dizziness, light-headedness, numbness of lips, numbness around mouth, numbness of tongue, vision problems, and hearing problems. You are less likely to experience overdose as this injection is only given by a doctor. In case you experience unusual symptoms after taking this injection, contact your doctor or visit the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose would be less likely since Biocaine Adr Injection is given by a doctor.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Biocaine Adr Injection contains lignocaine and adrenaline as the active components. Lignocaine helps to numb parts of the body. Adrenaline narrows the blood vessels at the injection site, thereby reducing blood loss and increasing the effect of medicine.

Directions for Use

• Biocaine Adr Injection is administered by a doctor or trained nurse

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Biocaine Adr Injection during pregnancy?

It is not advisable to take Biocaine Adr Injection during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Biocaine Adr Injection while breastfeeding?

It is not known if this medicine is passed into the milk. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Biocaine Adr Injection?

If you feel sleepy after taking this medicine, do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Biocaine Adr Injection?

Do not consume alcohol with Biocaine Adr Injection before discussing with your doctor.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have high blood pressure
• You have heart problems
• You have kidney or liver problems
• You experience difficulty in breathing
• You have epilepsy
• You have diabetes
• You have thyroid problem
• You have a history of stroke
• You have porphyria
• You have an infection or inflammation on your skin
• You are allergic to any ingredients of Biocaine Adr Injection
• You are consuming other medicines or supplements

Contraindications

• Known allergy to any ingredients of the Biocaine Adr Injection

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Changes in blood pressure
• Slow heart beat
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in ears

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Co-administration of cimetidine or betablockers reduces excretion of lidocaine, leading to toxic blood levels of this medicine
• Co-administration of tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or general anaesthetic medicine can cause severe and prolonged high blood pressure
• Co-administration of oxytocic medicines of the ergot type can cause severe and persistent high blood pressure, brain problems, and heart problems
• Co-administration of phenothiazines and butyrophenones can cause low blood pressure and fast heart rate
• Co-administration of halothane and enflurane causes serious arrhythmias
• Co-administration of propranolol causes severe rise in blood pressure and low heart rate

Storage and disposal

• Store the medicine between 2°C - 8°C in a fridge
• Keep out of children's reach
• Do not use after the expiry date mentioned on the vial