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Novocaine Intraspinal (Procaine Hydrochloride Intraspinal) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

NOVOCAIN is indicated for spinal anesthesia.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

As with all local anesthetics, the dose of NOVOCAIN varies and depends upon the area to be anesthetized, the vascularity of the tissues, the number of neuronal segments to be blocked, individual tolerance, and the technique of anesthesia. The lowest dose needed to provide effective anesthesia should be administered. For specific techniques and procedures, refer to standard textbooks.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE FOR SPINAL ANESTHESIA
Extent of AnesthesiaNOVOCAIN

10% Solution

Total Dose

(mg)

Site of Injection

(lumbar interspace)

Volume of 10% Solution

(mL)

Volume of Dilution

(mL)

Perineum0.50.5504th
Perineum and lower

extremities

111003rd or 4th
Up to costal margin212002nd, 3rd or 4th

The diluent may be sterile normal saline, sterile distilled water, spinal fluid; and for hyperbaric technique, sterile dextrose solution.

The usual rate of injection is 1 mL per 5 seconds. Full anesthesia and fixation usually occur in 5 minutes.

STERILIZATION

The drug in intact ampuls is sterile. The preferred method of destroying bacteria on the exterior of ampuls before opening is heat sterilization (autoclaving). Immersion in antiseptic solution is not recommended.

Autoclave at 15-pound pressure, at 121°C (250°F), for 15 minutes. The diluent dextrose may show some brown discoloration due to caramelization.

Protect solutions from light.

HOW SUPPLIED

List

Container

Concentration

Fill

Quantity

1810

Uni-Amp® Unit Dose Pak

10%

2 mL

25

1810Single-Dose Ampuls10%2 mL25

Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

Revised: July, 2005

©Hospira 2005

EN-1078

Printed in USA

Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA

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