Lidosense5 Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Lidosense5 may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Local

Local side effects associated with lidocaine topical patch have included erythema, edema, bruising, papules, vesicles, discoloration, depigmentation, burning sensation, pruritus, dermatitis, petechiae, blisters, exfoliation, skin irritation, and locus of abnormal sensation.

Local side effects associated with other forms of lidocaine topical have included erythema, edema, and locus of abnormal sensation.

Local side effects reported with the use of lidocaine topical patch were generally experienced during or immediately following treatment. The reactions were generally reported as transient and mild, and appeared to resolve spontaneously within a few minutes to a few hours.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions associated with systemic lidocaine have rarely included urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, laryngospasm, dermatitis, pruritus, dyspnea, and shock.

Other

Other side effects associated with lidocaine topical patch have included asthenia, tinnitus, tremor, and flushing. Causality has not been established.

Nervous system

Systemic lidocaine can exhibit CNS excitation and/or depression. Excitatory CNS effects may occur briefly or not at all. Drowsiness may be an early clinical symptom of high lidocaine serum levels.

Nervous system side effects associated with lidocaine topical patch have included paresthesia, hyperesthesia, hypoesthesia, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nervousness, somnolence, disorientation, and confusion. Causality has not been established.

Nervous system side effects associated with systemic lidocaine have included lightheadedness, nervousness, apprehension, euphoria, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, tinnitus, blurred or double vision, vomiting, sensations of heat, cold, or numbness, twitching, tremors, convulsions, unconsciousness, respiratory depression, and respiratory arrest.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects associated with lidocaine topical patch have included metallic taste, taste alteration, nausea, and vomiting. Causality has not been established.

Ocular

Ocular side effects associated with lidocaine topical patch have included visual disturbances and blurred vision. Causality has not been established.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects associated with systemic lidocaine have included bradycardia, hypotension, and cardiovascular collapse leading to possible cardiac arrest.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included occlusion of the endotracheal tube. This effect is typically the result of the presence of dried lidocaine topical jelly residue in the inner lumen of the tube.

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