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Dilocaine Alternatives Compared

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Dilocaine Amiodarone Propranolol
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Dilocaine (lidocaine) Amiodarone Propranolol
Prescription only

Prescribed for Ventricular Tachycardia, Anesthesia, Arrhythmia, Ventricular Fibrillation. Dilocaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Amiodarone should ONLY be used in the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias that have not responded to other treatments. Amiodarone does not appear to increase life expectancy and can... View more

Prescription only

Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

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Amiodarone has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 94 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect.

Propranolol has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 1357 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 200 mg
Per Unit* $0.31 - $0.61
Cost* $31.18 - $61.04

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.32
Cost* $15.82

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Dosage Forms Available

N/A
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other lidocaine brands include: Anestacaine, DentiPatch, Xylocaine HCl, Xylocaine-MPF Nexterone, Pacerone Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

2 hours

240 hours

6.4 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 549 drugs are known to interact with Dilocaine:

  • 36 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
  • 410 moderate drug interactions (2082 brand and generic names)
  • 103 minor drug interactions (415 brand and generic names)

A total of 720 drugs are known to interact with amiodarone:

  • 311 major drug interactions (1059 brand and generic names)
  • 375 moderate drug interactions (1434 brand and generic names)
  • 34 minor drug interactions (93 brand and generic names)

A total of 576 drugs are known to interact with propranolol:

  • 46 major drug interactions (213 brand and generic names)
  • 481 moderate drug interactions (3123 brand and generic names)
  • 49 minor drug interactions (609 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of lidocaine, which may increase the risk of side... View more
  • Amiodarone may be taken with or without food but should be taken at the same way each time. You... View more
  • Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

December 24, 1985

November 13, 1967
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N/A

N/A
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Patient resources

N/A
Professional Resources

N/A
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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