Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Lidocaine(0.02)
Vial of 30ml Injection
(Inclusive of all taxes)
It contains lignocaine which is an anaesthetic medicine. It works by stopping the conduction of pain signals through nerves from the skin to the brain. Nausea or vomiting, dizziness, an abnormal sensation of the skin, slow heartbeats are some of the side effects of this injection. This medicine will be given to you in hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. You should avoid self-injecting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history, before starting this medicine.
Lignocaine works by stopping the conduction of pain signals through nerves from the skin to the brain.
Lignocaine is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism, which appears to be limited by liver perfusion. Active metabolites may contribute to therapeutic and/or toxic effects. Disease states such as cardiac failure or drugs that alter hepatic blood flow may significantly affect lignocaine clearance.
Injection site reactions
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
An abnormal sensation of the skin
Slow heartbeats
Low or high blood pressure
If you are allergic to Lignocaine or any of the other ingredients of Unicain Injection.
A:There is no adequate study to know the effect of this medicine on the developing foetus.
A:Consuming alcohol with this medicine can decrease blood pressure leading to dizziness and fainting. Avoid alcohol consumption while on this medicine.
A:This medicine is known to pass in the breastmilk. The quantity of medicine that passes in breastmilk is small in usual doses used for injection and it is not expected to cause risk to the breastfed baby.
Lidocaine is a class Ib antiarrhythmic agent on the Vaughan-Williams classification, and its use is indicated in the management of acute ventricular tachydysrhythmias. It also has roles as an adjuvant analgesic in managing acute and chronic pain.
Some medicines can affect the way Unicain Injection works or this injection itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Especially, medicines used in rain disorders, antifungal medicines and antibiotics, etc.
Do not self-inject, follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.
Store it at 15°C to 30°C temperature in a cool and dry place.
Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
It is unlikely that the dose of this injection will be missed as you are monitored in a healthcare set up. However, if you have missed taking any dose of this injection, inform your doctor or nurse immediately.
Unicain Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse, thus chances of an overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms, inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.
Symptoms of an overdose may include an abnormal sensation around the mouth, a loss of sensation on the tongue, lightheadedness, ringing sensation in the ears, decreased tolerance to everyday sounds, vision problem, tremors, seizures, difficulty in breathing, low blood pressure, slow heartbeats, irregular heartbeats, etc.
You have joint pain or joint stiffness.
You have slow heartbeats or heart disease.
You have high blood pressure.
You have a feeling of restlessness, anxiety, sleepiness, dizziness, lightheadedness after taking this injection.
You have liver diseases, severe kidney diseases or heart diseases.
You have brain disorders or spinal deformity.
You have epilepsy, a brain disorder characterised by repeated seizures.
Unicain Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic.
Do not self-inject, follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.
Q: Does Unicain Injection is used to relieve pain in anal fissures?
A: Unicain Injection is not used to relieve pain in anal fissure but xylocaine ointment can be used to relieve pain in an anal fissure.
Q: Can I take this injection for the treatment of body pain or a headache?
A: Unicain Injection is used before any surgery or surgical procedure to relieve pain during surgery or after surgery, it should not be used for the treatment of body pain or a headache.
