Lidocaine
Common brands: Lidocaine Viscous, Lidoderm, and Glydo
It can treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). It can also relieve pain and numb the skin.
Brands: Lidocaine Viscous, Lidoderm, Glydo, Anecream, Buffered Lidocaine, RectaSmoothe, LidoPatch, Xylocaine-MPF, Xylocaine, Lidotral, and more
Availability: Prescription sometimes needed
Pregnancy: Consult a doctor
Alcohol: No known interactions with light drinking
Drug class: Sodium channel blocker
Related medications: dronedarone, dofetilide, ibutilide, propafenone, and mexiletine
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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