.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D04A_AntipruriticsInclAntihistaminesAnestheticsEtc.D04AB01_Lidocaine.Lidocaine .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D04A_AntipruriticsInclAntihistaminesAnestheticsEtc.D04AB01_Lidocaine.Lidocaine| name: | Lidocaine |
| ATC code: | D04AB01 | route: | intravenous |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug widely used for local anesthesia in minor surgical procedures and for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. It is considered safe and effective and is still approved and commonly used today.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after intravenous administration.
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