Oculan 1% Injection
Lidocaine (1%)
by Sunways India Pvt Ltd
ampoule of 2 ml Injection
About this medicine
Oculan 1% Injection is a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area. Oculan 1% Injection must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure. This medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause injection site reactions, such as pain, swelling, and redness, in some people. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without any delay. Before using Oculan 1% Injection, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, the medicine may cause dizziness. So avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on medication.
Uses
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Benefits
In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area) Oculan 1% Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes the oral skin numb. It can be used to relieve pain, irritation, or itching caused by a wide variety of conditions. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by mouth ulcers, a small cosmetic or other surgical procedure. It is also used in procedures requiring the insertion of a tube into your mouth, which can otherwise be uncomfortable and even painful. Lidocaine can be applied to the surface of the tube before it is inserted. This will both lubricate the tube and give an anesthetic effect, making the procedure more comfortable.
How it works
Oculan 1% Injection is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Safety advice
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Oculan 1% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Oculan 1% Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Oculan 1% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
- DrivingSAFE
- Oculan 1% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Oculan 1% Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oculan 1% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Oculan 1% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oculan 1% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Amide derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Pain analgesics
- Action Class
- Local anaesthetic (Amides)
Frequently asked questions
How long does the effect of Oculan 1% Injection lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Oculan 1% Injection starts acting rapidly. However, it has a very short duration of action of 10-20 minutes after intravenous injection and 60-90 minutes after intramuscular action. The quantity of medicine reduces into half (into the blood-stream) within 1.5 to 2 hours of taking it.
Is Oculan 1% Injection injection painful?
No, Oculan 1% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Oculan 1% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Who should not be given Oculan 1% Injection?
Oculan 1% Injection should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have decreased blood volume (hypovolemia), or complete heart block. If the solution also contains adrenaline, it should not be injected into a vein or used in areas such as fingers, toes, ears, nose or penis, as the blood supply to these areas may not be sufficient.
Can Oculan 1% Injection be abused?
No, abuse of Oculan 1% Injection has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Oculan 1% Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Oculan 1% Injection may cause some psychotic reactions such as fear from death, doom anxiety, and delirium. These are short-lasting and generally disappear after the effect of injection is over.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Sunways India Pvt Ltd
- Salt composition
- Lidocaine (1%)
- Pack
- ampoule of 2 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.