COMPOSITION
Each ml contains:
Lidocaine Hydrochloride BP 20mg
Adrenaline Acid Tartrate BP
Eq. to Adrenaline 1mg
(Adrenaline 1:100000)
Methyl Paraben BP 1mg
(As preservative in Vial only)
Water for Injection BP q.s.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Pharmacodynamic properties
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Local anaesthetics of the amide type
ATC code: N01BB52
Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic of the amide type. At high doses lidocaine has a quinidine like
action on the myocardium i.e. cardiac depressant. All local anaesthetics stimulate the CNS and
may produce anxiety, restlessness and tremors
Lidocaine and Adrenaline Injection BP 20mg+1mgml