LIGNOCAINE
Generic names;
Lignocaine hydrochloride or lidocaine hydrochloride
Trade names;
Xylocaine (Astra)
Emla (Astra)
Instillagel (Cliniflex)
Laryng-o-jet (IMS)
Generic forms of Lignocaine are also available.
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Mode of action;
Lignocaine is a local anaesthetic drug that acts by causing a reversible block to conduction along nerve fibres. It is well absorbed from mucous membranes and is therefore used as a surface anaesthetic at concentrations of 2-4%. For other modes of administration preparations of up to 1% are used
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