What is Lidocaine-Prilocaine topical?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: EMLA cream
See also: Lidocaine topical Prilocaine
Lidocaine-prilocaine topical is a local anesthetic preparation used for minor procedures such as inserting an IV needle or venipuncture; also used for other painful procedures involving the skin such as lumbar puncture and skin graft harvesting.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection site pain | 6 | 3 | |
| Nerve sensitivity | 5 | 1 | |
| Back pain | 2 | 0 | |
| Joint pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Joint pain in knees | 1 | 0 | |
| Myofascial pain syndrome | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Lidocaine-Prilocaine topical
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Lidocaine-Prilocaine topical
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Lidocaine-Prilocaine topical
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 |
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