Lidoderm Lidocaine Patch
Generic Name:
Lidocaine
Brand Names:
Lidoderm
Lidoderm Lidocaine Patch Description:
Lidoderm (Lidocaine Patch 5%) is used to provide pain relief to patients suffering from after-shingles pain. The patch works as a topical medication to treat pain by penetrating into the blood to stop pain signals from the nerves from being transmitted to the brain.
Lidoderm Lidocaine Patch Uses:
Lidoderm is prescribed to patients suffering from after-shingles pain. The medication is available in the form of a patch to be applied on the skin where the pain is experienced by the patient.
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral condition caused by the varicella zoster virus. The condition causes a painful rash, typically around the middle of the back, wrapping around to the breastbone.
Symptoms of shingles include:
- Pain
- Itching
- Burning
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Red rash
- Blisters
Patients may experience pain once a shingles rash dissipates. If pain is felt in the area where the rash once was, a patient may have after-shingles pain, also known as postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Patients with PHN typically feel burning, itching, aching or a sharp pain where the rash was one present. Extreme skin sensitivity is typically the most bothersome symptom of PHN.
Lidoderm Lidocaine Patch Interactions:
Certain medications may negatively interact with the Lidoderm patch. Speak with your doctor about any drugs, prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins or supplements you are taking.
Beta-blockers, cimetidine, antiarrhythmics, or succinycholine medications may cause adverse reactions when used with the Lidoderm patch. Discuss the risks with your doctor.
Lidoderm Lidocaine Patch Dosage Information:
Typical Dosage Recommendations
Patients should use the Lidoderm patch as prescribed by a doctor.
The patch should be applied to intact skin only and should never be administered to broken, cracked or damaged skin.
To apply the patch, remove the liner and apply to the pained area.
Patients may wear the patch for up to 12 hours a day. If pain, burning or itching occurs, remove the patch.
When discarding the patch, fold the patch in half, pressing the sticky sides together to avoid contamination to others, including children and pets.
Missing a Dose
If a dose of the Lidoderm patch is missed, place the patch on the area as soon as you remember. Do not use the patch for more than 12 hours day. Patients should also refrain from using more than three patches at a time.
Overdosing
Seek medical attention following an overdose on the Lidoderm patch.
Lidoderm Lidocaine Patch FDA Approval:
March 19, 1999
Lidoderm Lidocaine Patch Recall/Black Box Warning Information:
There are no recalls or black box warnings related to the Lidoderm patch.
Other Warnings:
Do not apply the Lidoderm patch to skin that is not intact.
Patients should not use the Lidoderm patch for more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period. No more than three patches should be used simultaneously.
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