Description
lox 4
Lox 4% 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.
Lox 4% 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.
side effects
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 Lox 4% 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. click here : lox 4
Before using Lox 4% 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. click here : lox 4
USES OF LOX INJECTION
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
BENEFITS OF LOX INJECTION
In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Lox 4% Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LOX INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lox
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
HOW TO USE LOX INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW LOX INJECTION WORKS
Lox 4% 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lox. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Lox 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 feeding
Lox is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Lox 4% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Lox should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lox may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Lox should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lox 4% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick tips
- Lox 4% Injection is used to anesthetize or numb the surgical area during minor surgical procedures such as oral or dental.
- It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
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Minor injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) may occur for 1-2 minutes after injection. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
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Use caution while doing anything that requires concentration as Lox 4% Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
FAQs
Q. How long does the effect of Lox 4% Injection lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Lox 4% 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.
Q. Is Lox 4% Injection injection painful?
No, Lox 4% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Lox 4% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Q. Who should not be given Lox?
Lox 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.
Q. Can Lox be abused?
No, abuse of Lox has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Lox 4% Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Lox 4% 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.
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