Lignocaine Flashcards
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Presentation of Lignocaine
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50mg in 5ml amp (1%) - for IM injection
2
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Pharmacology of Lignocaine
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Local anaesthetic agent
Actions:
Prevents initiation and transmission of nerve impulses causing local anaesthesia (1% solution)
3
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Metabolism of Lignocaine
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By the liver
Excreted unchanged by the kidneys
4
Q
Lignocaine Indications
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IM administraiion (1% Solution) - Dilutent for Ceftriaxone for IM administration in suspected meningococcal disease
5
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Lignocaine Contraindications
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Known hypersensitivity
6
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Lignocaine Preautions
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When using Lignocaine 1% as dilutent for IM Ceftriaxone it is important to rule out inadvertent IV administration due to potential CNS complications
7
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Route of Administration of Lignocaine
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IM (1% solution with Ceftriaxone only)
8
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Side Effects of Lignocaine
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IM administration (1% solution) Nil - unless inadvertent IV administration
9
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Lignocaine Effects
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IM (1% solution)
Onset: Rapid
Duration: 60-90min
