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Rocaine 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Rocaine 100mg Injection is a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area.
Rocaine 100mg Injection is used to stop pain being felt during medical tests, surgeries or in labour during birth
Rocaine 100mg Injection is used to stop pain being felt during medical tests, surgeries or in labour during birth
Uses of Rocaine Injection
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Benefits of Rocaine Injection
In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Rocaine 100mg Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.
Side effects of Rocaine Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rocaine
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Slow heart rate
- Fever
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Headache
- Itching
- Back pain
How to use Rocaine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rocaine 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rocaine 100mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rocaine 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rocaine 100mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rocaine 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rocaine 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rocaine 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rocaine 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It is given as an injection by the healthcare professional.
- Rocaine 100mg Injection may affect your concentration or make you feel sleepy, so avoid driving or using tools or machines until the next day.
- Consult your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, problem with sight or hearing or numbness around lips, tongue and mouth.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amide derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Local anaesthetic (Amides)
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Rocaine 100mg Injection used for?
Rocaine 100mg Injection is a local anesthetic used before any surgical procedure or diagnostic procedure. It helps to numb the area and reduces the discomfort associated with the insertion of medical instruments such as needles or catheters.
How is Rocaine 100mg Injection administered? How long does it last?
Rocaine 100mg Injection is supplied as a solution that is to be administered epidurally either as an injection or as an intravenous infusion. Impact of Rocaine 100mg Injection on the body depends on the administration site and dose and may range between 3 to 10 hours. Talk to your doctor if you have any queries about the impact of this medicine.
Is Rocaine 100mg Injection safer than bupivacaine?
Rocaine 100mg Injection is a left isomer of bupivacaine. Compared to bupivacaine, Rocaine 100mg Injection has less toxic effects on the heart and central nervous system. Therefore, it is safer than bupivacaine.
What are the side effects of Rocaine 100mg Injection?
The most common side effects of Rocaine 100mg Injection are paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), back pain, irregular heart rate, dizziness, headache, high blood pressure, inability to empty the urinary bladder, increased body temperature, feeling of cold and vomiting. These usually subside once the effect of Rocaine 100mg Injection wears off. However, if you notice worsening if these side effects or if they worry you, please consult your doctor.
What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?
Our nervous system is more sensitive to the effects of local anesthetics than any other system of the human body. Therefore, the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity are tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears), blurred vision, dizziness, tongue paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), and circumoral numbness (numbness around the eyes).
Is Rocaine 100mg Injection a steroid?
No. Rocaine 100mg Injection is not a steroid. Rocaine 100mg Injection is a local anesthetic that belongs to the class of anesthetics known as long acting amides. It works by blocking the nerve signals in the area of injection and thus numbs the area temporarily. In this way, Rocaine 100mg Injection restricts the pain sensation in the area it is administered.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Catterall WA, Mackie K. Local Anesthetics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 574.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1235-36.
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