Lidocaine Hydrochloride Powder CAS 73-78-9 - China Suppliers and Factory for Local Anesthetic Drug
What is lidocaine?
Lidocaine acts as a local anesthetic by reversibly blocking sodium channels and blocking the transmission of action potentials along nerve fibers. Sensory fibers are blocked earlier than motor fibers, so low doses of lidocaine can act as a selective sensory block. Lidocaine also has antiarrhythmic effects, belonging to class I and b antiarrhythmic drugs.
Function
Lidocaine is suitable for acute ventricular arrhythmias, including premature ventricular beats, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation, caused by acute myocardial infarction, surgery, digitalism, and cardiac catheterization. Secondly, it is also used for epileptic status.
Application
Lidocaine is the first-line agent for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias caused by acute and severe hemodynamic abnormalities. It is also effective for some supraventricular arrhythmias, such as bypass mediated supraventricular tachycardia, and acute episodes or parasympathetic mediated cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. It is widely used for surface anesthesia of mucous membranes (e.g. before endotracheal intubation). EMLA cream is used to anesthetize the skin surface before intravenous catheterization. To ensure the anesthetic effect, apply it to the skin for 45 to 60 minutes, and wrap it with an airtight dressing to promote absorption. EMLA is very useful for ear vein catheterization in rabbits and for intravenous catheterization in young dogs and cats.
Tips:
HCl soluble in water, base insoluble in water. (Some Base dissolves in hot water!)
Local anesthesia strength: the anesthesia effect of some base is stronger than hcl.
Tetracaine > Lidocaine > Benzocaine > Procaine
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mechanism of action of Lidocaine?
Lidocaine functions as a local anesthetic by reversibly blocking sodium channels, which prevents the transmission of action potentials along nerve fibers.
What cardiac conditions is Lidocaine suitable for?
It is suitable for treating acute ventricular arrhythmias, including premature ventricular beats, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation caused by myocardial infarction, surgery, digitalism, or cardiac catheterization.
How do Lidocaine HCl and Lidocaine Base differ in solubility?
Lidocaine HCl is soluble in water, whereas Lidocaine Base is generally insoluble in water, though some Base forms can dissolve in hot water.
Which local anesthetic has the strongest anesthetic strength?
Based on relative local anesthesia strength, the hierarchy is Tetracaine > Lidocaine > Benzocaine > Procaine.
How should EMLA cream be applied for optimal effect?
EMLA cream should be applied to the skin for 45 to 60 minutes and wrapped with an airtight dressing to promote absorption and ensure proper anesthesia.






