SUMMARY
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and
5% Dextrose Injection USP
0.4% and 0.8% Lidocaine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP are sterile, nonpyrogenic solutions of lidocaine hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP for use in the management of ventricular arrhythmias. Each 100 mL contains lidocaine hydrochloride, anhydrous 400 mg (4 mg/mL) or 800 mg (8 mg/mL) and dextrose hydrous 5 g in water for injection. The osmolarity of the solutions is 282 and 311 mOsmol/liter (calc.) respectively. May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. pH 4.0 (3.0 − 5.5). The solution contains no bacteriostatic, antimicrobial agent or added buffer (except for pH adjustment) and is intended only for use as a single-dose administration. When smaller doses are required, the unused portion should be discarded. Lidocaine administered intravenously is a cardiac antiarrhythmic agent.
Lidocaine Hydrochloride administered intravenously is specifically indicated in the acute management of (1) ventricular arrhythmias occurring during cardiac manipulation, such as cardiac surgery; and (2) life-threatening arrhythmias, particularly those which are ventricular in origin, such as occur during acute myocardial infarction.
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