What is Anodyne LPT?
Lidocaine and prilocaine are local anaesthetics (numbing medications). They function by blocking the signals from your body's nerves.Anodyne LPT (for the skin) is a combination medication that is used to treat skin irritation or the surfaces of the penis and vagina. Anodyne LPT can be used to prepare patients for small operations and treatments in these areas.Anodyne LPT could also be used to treat conditions not covered in this medication guide.
Side effects of Anodyne LPT
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you experience any of the following symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, symptoms of hives: breathing difficulties or swelling of your lips, face, or tongue.
Anodyne LPT can cause severe adverse effects. Contact your physician immediately in the following cases:
- Intense burning, stinging, or irritation at the site where the medication was sprayed;
- Swelling or redness
- Abrupt dizziness and a feeling of drowsiness following the application of medicine;
- Confusion, blurred vision, and the sound of your ears
- The appearance of purple or bruising on the skin
- Bizarre feelings of heat.
Common negative effects of anodyne lpt can include:
- Slight burning when the medicine is applied.
- The itching, rash,
- Change in the colour of the skin where the medication was applied.
This list doesn't represent all possible side effects. Other side effects could occur. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on the effects. Report any side effects directly to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
A large dose of numbing medications can trigger death if too much of the drug is absorbed into the skin. Overdose symptoms may include irregular heartbeats, seizures (convulsions) or coma, slow breathing, and the failure of breathing (breathing ceases).Utilise the smallest amount of Anodyne LPT that is needed to make the skin numb. Don't use huge quantities of anodyne or cover skin-affected regions with bandages or plastic wrap without consulting a physician.
Before you take this drug
You shouldn't take Anodyne LPT if you are averse to any form of numbing medication.
fatal overdoses have occurred when numbing medications were used without consulting a medical professional (for example, during the procedure of cosmetics, such as shaving off hair with lasers). But overdoses have also been reported in women who were treated with numbing medication prior to having a mammogram.Be aware that a lot of cosmetic procedures can be done without a doctor present.
To ensure that anodyne LPT is suitable for you, inform your doctor if:
- A blood cell disorder known as methoglobinemia
- Liver disease;
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is an inherited genetic enzyme deficiency; individuals affected have limited or absent G6PD activity in their bodies.
- A genetic history in the family of methemoglobinemia or any other genetic enzyme deficiency
FDA pregnancy category B Anodyne LPT isn't considered to harm the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are expecting or planning to become pregnant while receiving treatment.Lidocaine and prilocaine may be found in breast milk and cause harm to babies who are nursing. Consult your physician if you are nursing your baby.
How to take Anodyne LPT?
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Don't use Anodyne LPT in larger amounts than the recommended amount.It is possible to apply Anodyne LPT while at home for up to 4 hours prior to an operation or surgery. You will receive guidelines on how much medication to apply and the length of time to apply it to the skin. Follow these instructions with care. Reach out to your pharmacist or doctor for additional details.Apply the least amount of medication required to numb the area. Your body may take too much medication if you take excessive amounts, for instance, if you apply it to large areas of skin or if you apply heat, bandages, or plastic wrap to affected skin areas. Skin that has been damaged or inflamed may absorb more topical medicine than healthy skin.You might have to cover your skin to hold the medication in place. Cover the skin with a protective layer unless your physician has instructed you to.Be sure to follow the instructions for dosing when administering this medication to your child. The doses of anodyne are determined by weight in children. Don't allow children to take this medication without supervision by an adult.Place the cream in a cool, dry place free of heat and moisture. Don't let the cream freeze.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Consult your physician. If you haven't applied Anodyne LPT in the time required prior to your surgical procedure,
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, call 911 immediately or the Poison Help Line on 1800222-1222 for help.A high dose of numbing medication could cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed into your skin and then into your blood. Some symptoms include irregular heartbeats, seizures (convulsions) or reduced breathing, coma, and respiratory insufficiency (breathing ceases).The application of prilocaine and licoraine to the skin is unlikely to cause overdoses in the event that you use more than the recommended dosage.
What should be avoided?
Do not let Anodyne LPT come into eye contact. Should it happen, wash with water.Do not consume by mouth. Anodyne LPT is to be used solely on the skin.Avoid causing injury to areas of the skin that have been treated while they're in a state of numbness. Avoid contact with extremely hot or extremely frigid surfaces.
Interaction with other drugs
Discuss with your physician any medications you are taking as well as the ones you begin or stop taking while you are receiving treatment with the drug Anodyne LPT, particularly:
- Chloroquine, dapsone, nitrofurantoin, isosorbide dinitrate, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, quinine;
- Atrial arrhythmia medication options available include amidarone, dofetilide, dronedarone, mexiletine, sotalol and tocainide;
- Seizure medicine: phenobarbital, phenytoin, primaquine,
- Sulfa drugs include bactrim, septra, smx-tmp, and many others.
This list is not comprehensive. Other drugs can interfere with lidocaine and prlocaine topical, which include medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, and herbal products. The interactions of all potential drugs are included in this guideline for medication.
