Lidocaine

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What is Lidocaine?

Lidocaine, also known by its other name lignocaine, is a type of local anesthetic that belongs to the amino amide category. It’s widely used to numb areas for medical procedures, treat irregular heartbeats, and block certain nerve channels that affect how sodium moves in the body.

Overall Risk:

Overall risk is severe; this combination can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications, overdose, and other serious health issues, even with small amounts.

Concern:
Low blood pressure, irregular heart rate
Severity:

Major

Risk of OD:
Increased

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Lidocaine can cause low blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat because it affects sodium channels in the body, which can lead to these heart-related issues.

Why it's used as a cutting substance?

Lidocaine is used as a cutting agent with cocaine due to its numbing effects, which can help mimic the numbing sensation associated with cocaine use, potentially deceiving users into thinking the cocaine is of higher quality.

Interaction

When Lidocaine is used with cocaine, it can enhance the numbing effects of cocaine, potentially increasing the risk of overdose due to the combined effects on the cardiovascular system

Short-term effects

  • Numbness
  • Loss of feeling
  • Relief from pain and itching caused by various conditions like burns, insect bites, or minor cuts

Long-term effects

  • Can lead to side effects like vasodilation, hypotension, irregular heart rate, and muscle contractile issues

Sources

  1. Lidocaine | C14H22N2O | CID 3676 – PubChem | [LINK]
  2. Lidocaine (Topical Application Route) Description and Brand Names – Mayo Clinic | [LINK]
  3. Lidocaine (Topical Application Route) Side Effects – Mayo Clinic | [LINK]
  4. Lidocaine: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online | [LINK]

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