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DRUG IMAGES
LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORT 3-2.5% GEL
LIDOCAINE-HC 3-2.5% GEL KIT
LIDOCAINE-HC 3-0.5% CREAM
The following indications for LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE (hydrocortisone acetate/lidocaine hcl/aloe vera) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Anal fissure
Hemorrhoids
Proctitis
Pruritus ani
Professional Synonyms:
Rectitis
Indications:
Anal fissure
Hemorrhoids
Proctitis
Pruritus ani
Professional Synonyms:
Rectitis
The following dosing information is available for LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE (hydrocortisone acetate/lidocaine hcl/aloe vera):
Hydrocortisone and its acetate, buteprate, butyrate, and valerate esters are applied topically. Dermatologic preparations of the drugs are applied sparingly in thin films and are rubbed gently into the affected area 1-4 times daily. Rectal creams and ointments of the drugs are applied externally to the anal area.
Some commercially available creams may be applied externally to the anogenital areas. Nonprescription preparations of the drugs should not be used for self-medication for longer than 7 days; if the condition worsens or symptoms persist, the drug should be discontinued and a physician consulted. Nonprescription preparations of the drugs should not be used in children younger than 2 years of age unless directed and supervised by a physician.
For dermatoses of the scalp, the hair may be parted and a small amount of lotion applied directly to the affected area and rubbed gently into the scalp. Usual hair care should be maintained, but the lotion should not be washed out immediately after application. Alternatively, for dermatoses of the scalp, hydrocortisone aerosol is applied to the dry scalp after shampooing.
When the aerosol is used for other dermatoses, each 10-cm2 of affected area is sprayed for 1-2 seconds from a distance of about 15 cm 2 or 3 times daily.
Occlusive dressings may be used for severe or resistant dermatoses.
For use in the mouth, a small amount of 0.5% hydrocortisone acetate paste is pressed to the lesion without rubbing until a thin film develops. The paste is applied 2 or 3 times daily after meals and at bedtime.
If substantial regeneration or repair of the oral tissues does not occur after 7 days of treatment, further investigation of the etiology of the oral lesions should be undertaken.
Hydrocortisone is administered rectally as a retention enema, and hydrocortisone acetate is given rectally as a suppository or an aerosol foam suspension according to the manufacturers' instructions. Patients should be advised that hydrocortisone acetate suppositories may stain fabric so that they can take appropriate precautionary measures. For the adjunctive treatment of ulcerative colitis, 100 mg of hydrocortisone is administered nightly as a retention enema.
The patient should lie on his left side during and for 30 minutes after administration of the retention enema so that the drug will distribute throughout the left colon; the enema should be retained for at least 1 hour and preferably all night. Some clinicians administer 100 mg as a retention enema twice daily followed by 100 mg nightly when improvement occurs. The drug is usually given for 21 days or until clinical and proctologic remissions are achieved.
Clinical symptoms may improve in 3-5 days, followed by proctologic improvement; in some cases, 2-3 months of therapy may be required to attain a proctologic remission. Therapy with hydrocortisone retention enema should be discontinued if clinical or proctologic improvement does not occur within 2-3 weeks. Following treatment for longer than 21 days, therapy with hydrocortisone enema should be withdrawn gradually by giving the drug every other night for 2-3 weeks and then discontinuing it.
In patients with ulcerative proctitis of the distal rectum who cannot retain corticosteroid enemas, 90 mg of hydrocortisone acetate (1 applicatorful of a 10% aerosol foam suspension) may be given rectally 1 or 2 times daily for 2-3 weeks and then, if necessary, every other day until clinical and proctologic improvements occur; symptoms may improve within 5-7 days. For the adjunctive treatment of ulcerative colitis of the rectum and other inflammatory conditions of the anorectum, 25 mg of hydrocortisone acetate as a suppository may be administered rectally in the morning and at night for 2 weeks; in severe proctitis, 25 mg may be given 3 times daily or 50 mg may be given twice daily. For the adjunctive treatment of postirradiation or factitial proctitis, therapy is generally continued for 6-8 weeks or less if an adequate response is attained.
Alternatively, for the symptomatic treatment of internal hemorrhoids and the adjunctive treatment of other inflammatory conditions of the anorectum, 10 mg of hydrocortisone acetate as a suppository may be administered rectally in the morning and at night for 2-6 days.
Dosage of lidocaine hydrochloride varies with the anesthetic procedure, the degree of anesthesia required, and individual patient response. The usual dosages should generally be reduced in children, geriatric patients, debilitated or acutely ill patients, and patients with cardiac and/or hepatic disease. The smallest dose and lowest concentration required to produce the desired effect should be used.
Use of dilute solutions (i.e., 0.25-0.5%) and total dosages not to exceed 3 mg/kg are recommended for induction of IV regional anesthesia in children.
Single doses of lidocaine hydrochloride (for anesthesia other than spinal) should not exceed 4.5 mg/kg (or 300 mg) in healthy adults or 4.5 mg/kg in children younger than 10 years of age.
When administered with epinephrine, lidocaine hydrochloride doses should not exceed 7 mg/kg (or 500 mg) in healthy adults or 7 mg/kg in children younger than 10 years of age. For spinal anesthesia, up to 100 mg of the drug may be given. For continuous epidural or caudal anesthesia, the maximum dose should not be repeated at intervals of less than 1.5
hours. When continuous lumbar or caudal epidural anesthesia is used for nonobstetric procedures, additional drug may be administered if necessary to attain adequate anesthesia. For paracervical block for nonobstetric and obstetric analgesia (including abortion), the maximum recommended dosage (200 mg) should not be repeated at intervals of less than 1.5
hours. For IV regional anesthesia in adults using a 0.5% solution without epinephrine, the dose administered should not exceed 4 mg/kg.
Solutions of 1-2% lidocaine hydrochloride with or without epinephrine and containing no preservatives are used for epidural or caudal anesthesia. To prevent intravascular or subarachnoid injection of a large epidural dose of lidocaine, a test dose (e.g., 2-3 mL of a 1.5% solution) of anesthetic solution should be injected at least 5 minutes prior to administering the total dose. When clinical conditions permit, use of a test dose solution that contains epinephrine (e.g., 10-15 mcg) should be considered to detect inadvertent intravascular injection.
The test dose should be repeated if the patient is moved such that the epidural catheter may have been displaced. Rapid injection of a large, single dose through a catheter should be avoided; instead, the drug should be administered, when feasible, in fractional doses. In epidural anesthesia, 2-3 mL of the indicated solution is usually required for each dermatome to be anesthetized.
In caudal block for production of obstetric analgesia or in epidural thoracic block, 20-30 mL of a 1% solution (200-300 mg) of the drug may be used. For surgical anesthesia with caudal block, 15-20 mL of a 1.5% solution (225-300 mg) is given.
For epidural lumbar analgesia, the dose is 25-30 mL (250-300 mg) of a 1% solution, and for epidural lumbar anesthesia, the recommended dose is 15-20 mL of a 1.5% solution (225-300 mg) or 10-15 mL of a 2% solution (200-300 mg).
A solution of 5% lidocaine hydrochloride with 7.5% dextrose is used for spinal anesthesia in adults and adolescents 16 years of age or older. For obstetric low spinal or saddle-block anesthesia in a normal vaginal delivery, the dose is approximately 1 mL (50 mg).
For cesarean section or deliveries which require intrauterine manipulations, 1.5 mL of the 5% solution (75 mg) may be given. For surgical anesthesia, 1.5-2
mL of the 5% solution (75-100 mg) may be administered.
The following doses of lidocaine hydrochloride have been suggested for various nerve blocks: brachial nerve block, 15-20 mL of a 1.5% solution (225-300 mg); dental nerve block, 1-5 mL of a 2% solution (20-100 mg); intercostal nerve block, 3 mL of a 1% solution (30 mg); paravertebral nerve block, 3-5 mL of a 1% solution (30-50 mg); pudendal nerve block (each side), 10 mL of a 1% solution (100 mg); and paracervical nerve block (each side) for obstetric analgesia, 10 mL of a 1% solution (100 mg). For sympathetic nerve blocks, the following doses may be used: cervical (stellate ganglion) nerve block, 5 mL of a 1% solution (50 mg), and lumbar nerve block, 5-10 mL of a 1% solution (50-100 mg).
For percutaneous infiltration anesthesia, the dose of lidocaine hydrochloride is 1-60 mL of a 0.5 or 1% solution (5-300 mg). For IV regional anesthesia, 10-60 mL of a 0.5%
solution (50-300 mg) may be employed.
For retrobulbar injection, 3-5 mL of a 4% sterile solution (120-200 mg) or 1.7-3 mg/kg is suggested; a portion of the dose is injected retrobulbarly and the remainder may be used to block the facial nerve.
For transtracheal injection, 2-3 mL of a 4% solution (80-120 mg) is administered rapidly. When both transtracheal injection and topical application (oropharyngeal spray) of a 4% solution are needed to achieve complete analgesia, the combined total dose of lidocaine hydrochloride administered by injection and by oropharyngeal spray should not exceed 5 mL of a 4% solution (200 mg) or 3 mg/kg.
Lidocaine hydrochloride with or without epinephrine is used for various dental procedures by infiltration injection or nerve block. In oral infiltration and/or mandibular block, initial doses of 1-5 mL of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride (20-100 mg) with epinephrine 1:100,000 are usually effective. If greater hemostasis is required, epinephrine 1:50,000 may be used.
In children younger than 10 years of age, 0.9-1 mL of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride (18-20 mg) is adequate for a procedure involving 1 tooth (local infiltration), 2-3 teeth (maxillary infiltration), or teeth in an entire quadrant (mandibular block).
Some commercially available creams may be applied externally to the anogenital areas. Nonprescription preparations of the drugs should not be used for self-medication for longer than 7 days; if the condition worsens or symptoms persist, the drug should be discontinued and a physician consulted. Nonprescription preparations of the drugs should not be used in children younger than 2 years of age unless directed and supervised by a physician.
For dermatoses of the scalp, the hair may be parted and a small amount of lotion applied directly to the affected area and rubbed gently into the scalp. Usual hair care should be maintained, but the lotion should not be washed out immediately after application. Alternatively, for dermatoses of the scalp, hydrocortisone aerosol is applied to the dry scalp after shampooing.
When the aerosol is used for other dermatoses, each 10-cm2 of affected area is sprayed for 1-2 seconds from a distance of about 15 cm 2 or 3 times daily.
Occlusive dressings may be used for severe or resistant dermatoses.
For use in the mouth, a small amount of 0.5% hydrocortisone acetate paste is pressed to the lesion without rubbing until a thin film develops. The paste is applied 2 or 3 times daily after meals and at bedtime.
If substantial regeneration or repair of the oral tissues does not occur after 7 days of treatment, further investigation of the etiology of the oral lesions should be undertaken.
Hydrocortisone is administered rectally as a retention enema, and hydrocortisone acetate is given rectally as a suppository or an aerosol foam suspension according to the manufacturers' instructions. Patients should be advised that hydrocortisone acetate suppositories may stain fabric so that they can take appropriate precautionary measures. For the adjunctive treatment of ulcerative colitis, 100 mg of hydrocortisone is administered nightly as a retention enema.
The patient should lie on his left side during and for 30 minutes after administration of the retention enema so that the drug will distribute throughout the left colon; the enema should be retained for at least 1 hour and preferably all night. Some clinicians administer 100 mg as a retention enema twice daily followed by 100 mg nightly when improvement occurs. The drug is usually given for 21 days or until clinical and proctologic remissions are achieved.
Clinical symptoms may improve in 3-5 days, followed by proctologic improvement; in some cases, 2-3 months of therapy may be required to attain a proctologic remission. Therapy with hydrocortisone retention enema should be discontinued if clinical or proctologic improvement does not occur within 2-3 weeks. Following treatment for longer than 21 days, therapy with hydrocortisone enema should be withdrawn gradually by giving the drug every other night for 2-3 weeks and then discontinuing it.
In patients with ulcerative proctitis of the distal rectum who cannot retain corticosteroid enemas, 90 mg of hydrocortisone acetate (1 applicatorful of a 10% aerosol foam suspension) may be given rectally 1 or 2 times daily for 2-3 weeks and then, if necessary, every other day until clinical and proctologic improvements occur; symptoms may improve within 5-7 days. For the adjunctive treatment of ulcerative colitis of the rectum and other inflammatory conditions of the anorectum, 25 mg of hydrocortisone acetate as a suppository may be administered rectally in the morning and at night for 2 weeks; in severe proctitis, 25 mg may be given 3 times daily or 50 mg may be given twice daily. For the adjunctive treatment of postirradiation or factitial proctitis, therapy is generally continued for 6-8 weeks or less if an adequate response is attained.
Alternatively, for the symptomatic treatment of internal hemorrhoids and the adjunctive treatment of other inflammatory conditions of the anorectum, 10 mg of hydrocortisone acetate as a suppository may be administered rectally in the morning and at night for 2-6 days.
Dosage of lidocaine hydrochloride varies with the anesthetic procedure, the degree of anesthesia required, and individual patient response. The usual dosages should generally be reduced in children, geriatric patients, debilitated or acutely ill patients, and patients with cardiac and/or hepatic disease. The smallest dose and lowest concentration required to produce the desired effect should be used.
Use of dilute solutions (i.e., 0.25-0.5%) and total dosages not to exceed 3 mg/kg are recommended for induction of IV regional anesthesia in children.
Single doses of lidocaine hydrochloride (for anesthesia other than spinal) should not exceed 4.5 mg/kg (or 300 mg) in healthy adults or 4.5 mg/kg in children younger than 10 years of age.
When administered with epinephrine, lidocaine hydrochloride doses should not exceed 7 mg/kg (or 500 mg) in healthy adults or 7 mg/kg in children younger than 10 years of age. For spinal anesthesia, up to 100 mg of the drug may be given. For continuous epidural or caudal anesthesia, the maximum dose should not be repeated at intervals of less than 1.5
hours. When continuous lumbar or caudal epidural anesthesia is used for nonobstetric procedures, additional drug may be administered if necessary to attain adequate anesthesia. For paracervical block for nonobstetric and obstetric analgesia (including abortion), the maximum recommended dosage (200 mg) should not be repeated at intervals of less than 1.5
hours. For IV regional anesthesia in adults using a 0.5% solution without epinephrine, the dose administered should not exceed 4 mg/kg.
Solutions of 1-2% lidocaine hydrochloride with or without epinephrine and containing no preservatives are used for epidural or caudal anesthesia. To prevent intravascular or subarachnoid injection of a large epidural dose of lidocaine, a test dose (e.g., 2-3 mL of a 1.5% solution) of anesthetic solution should be injected at least 5 minutes prior to administering the total dose. When clinical conditions permit, use of a test dose solution that contains epinephrine (e.g., 10-15 mcg) should be considered to detect inadvertent intravascular injection.
The test dose should be repeated if the patient is moved such that the epidural catheter may have been displaced. Rapid injection of a large, single dose through a catheter should be avoided; instead, the drug should be administered, when feasible, in fractional doses. In epidural anesthesia, 2-3 mL of the indicated solution is usually required for each dermatome to be anesthetized.
In caudal block for production of obstetric analgesia or in epidural thoracic block, 20-30 mL of a 1% solution (200-300 mg) of the drug may be used. For surgical anesthesia with caudal block, 15-20 mL of a 1.5% solution (225-300 mg) is given.
For epidural lumbar analgesia, the dose is 25-30 mL (250-300 mg) of a 1% solution, and for epidural lumbar anesthesia, the recommended dose is 15-20 mL of a 1.5% solution (225-300 mg) or 10-15 mL of a 2% solution (200-300 mg).
A solution of 5% lidocaine hydrochloride with 7.5% dextrose is used for spinal anesthesia in adults and adolescents 16 years of age or older. For obstetric low spinal or saddle-block anesthesia in a normal vaginal delivery, the dose is approximately 1 mL (50 mg).
For cesarean section or deliveries which require intrauterine manipulations, 1.5 mL of the 5% solution (75 mg) may be given. For surgical anesthesia, 1.5-2
mL of the 5% solution (75-100 mg) may be administered.
The following doses of lidocaine hydrochloride have been suggested for various nerve blocks: brachial nerve block, 15-20 mL of a 1.5% solution (225-300 mg); dental nerve block, 1-5 mL of a 2% solution (20-100 mg); intercostal nerve block, 3 mL of a 1% solution (30 mg); paravertebral nerve block, 3-5 mL of a 1% solution (30-50 mg); pudendal nerve block (each side), 10 mL of a 1% solution (100 mg); and paracervical nerve block (each side) for obstetric analgesia, 10 mL of a 1% solution (100 mg). For sympathetic nerve blocks, the following doses may be used: cervical (stellate ganglion) nerve block, 5 mL of a 1% solution (50 mg), and lumbar nerve block, 5-10 mL of a 1% solution (50-100 mg).
For percutaneous infiltration anesthesia, the dose of lidocaine hydrochloride is 1-60 mL of a 0.5 or 1% solution (5-300 mg). For IV regional anesthesia, 10-60 mL of a 0.5%
solution (50-300 mg) may be employed.
For retrobulbar injection, 3-5 mL of a 4% sterile solution (120-200 mg) or 1.7-3 mg/kg is suggested; a portion of the dose is injected retrobulbarly and the remainder may be used to block the facial nerve.
For transtracheal injection, 2-3 mL of a 4% solution (80-120 mg) is administered rapidly. When both transtracheal injection and topical application (oropharyngeal spray) of a 4% solution are needed to achieve complete analgesia, the combined total dose of lidocaine hydrochloride administered by injection and by oropharyngeal spray should not exceed 5 mL of a 4% solution (200 mg) or 3 mg/kg.
Lidocaine hydrochloride with or without epinephrine is used for various dental procedures by infiltration injection or nerve block. In oral infiltration and/or mandibular block, initial doses of 1-5 mL of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride (20-100 mg) with epinephrine 1:100,000 are usually effective. If greater hemostasis is required, epinephrine 1:50,000 may be used.
In children younger than 10 years of age, 0.9-1 mL of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride (18-20 mg) is adequate for a procedure involving 1 tooth (local infiltration), 2-3 teeth (maxillary infiltration), or teeth in an entire quadrant (mandibular block).
Lidocaine hydrochloride may be administered by infiltration or by epidural (including caudal) block, peripheral or sympathetic nerve block, and subarachnoid block. The manufacturers state that only the preservative-free, epinephrine-free 0.5% lidocaine injection should be used for IV regional anesthesia.
Local anesthetics, including lidocaine hydrochloride, have been administered by continuous intra-articular infusion+ (e.g., for control of postoperative pain); however, such use has been associated with chondrolysis. Lidocaine hydrochloride solutions containing preservatives shouldnot be used for spinal or epidural (including caudal) block. Partially used bottles of solutions that do not contain preservatives should be discarded.
Aspiration for blood should be performed prior to injection of lidocaine hydrochloride to avoid inadvertent intravascular administration; however, a negative aspiration does not ensure protection against inadvertent intravascular injection. Local anesthetics should only be administered by clinicians who are experienced in the diagnosis and management of dose-related toxicities and other acute emergencies associated with these agents. Resuscitative equipment, oxygen, drugs, and personnel required for treatment of adverse reactions should be immediately available when lidocaine is administered.
Proper positioning of the patient is extremely important in spinal anesthesia. For specific procedures and techniques of administration, specialized references should be consulted. Lidocaine patches are applied topically to intact skin.
Applyimmediately after removal from the protective envelope. Patches may be cut into smaller sizes with scissors prior to removal of therelease liner. Up to 3 patches may be applied at one time as prescribed; application of more than the recommended number of patches or for longer durations than recommended can result in increased blood concentrations of lidocaine, resulting in adverse reactions.
Advise patients on proper application of the patches. Clothing may be worn over the area ofapplication. If irritation or a burning sensation occurs during application, remove the patch(es) and do not reapply until the irritation subsides.
Lidocaine 5% (Lidoderm(R)) patches may not stick if they get wet. The manufacturer states to avoid contact with water, such as bathing,swimming or showering. The manufacturer of Ztlido(R) states that the patches may be used during moderate exercise, such as biking for 30 minutes and may be exposed to water, such as showering, for 10 minutes or immersion for 15 minutes.
To dry the topical system after water exposure, gently pat the skin; do not rub the skin or topical system. Do not apply external heat sources, such as heating pads or electric blankets,directly to lidocaine patches, since this may increase plasma lidocaine levels. The manufacturer of Ztlido(R) states that the patches can beapplied to an administration site after moderate heat exposure, such as15 minutes of heating pad exposure on a medium setting. Topical lidocaine (Lidoderm(R)and generics; Ztildo(R)) patches should be stored at 20-25degreesC with excursions permitted to 15-30degreesC.
Local anesthetics, including lidocaine hydrochloride, have been administered by continuous intra-articular infusion+ (e.g., for control of postoperative pain); however, such use has been associated with chondrolysis. Lidocaine hydrochloride solutions containing preservatives shouldnot be used for spinal or epidural (including caudal) block. Partially used bottles of solutions that do not contain preservatives should be discarded.
Aspiration for blood should be performed prior to injection of lidocaine hydrochloride to avoid inadvertent intravascular administration; however, a negative aspiration does not ensure protection against inadvertent intravascular injection. Local anesthetics should only be administered by clinicians who are experienced in the diagnosis and management of dose-related toxicities and other acute emergencies associated with these agents. Resuscitative equipment, oxygen, drugs, and personnel required for treatment of adverse reactions should be immediately available when lidocaine is administered.
Proper positioning of the patient is extremely important in spinal anesthesia. For specific procedures and techniques of administration, specialized references should be consulted. Lidocaine patches are applied topically to intact skin.
Applyimmediately after removal from the protective envelope. Patches may be cut into smaller sizes with scissors prior to removal of therelease liner. Up to 3 patches may be applied at one time as prescribed; application of more than the recommended number of patches or for longer durations than recommended can result in increased blood concentrations of lidocaine, resulting in adverse reactions.
Advise patients on proper application of the patches. Clothing may be worn over the area ofapplication. If irritation or a burning sensation occurs during application, remove the patch(es) and do not reapply until the irritation subsides.
Lidocaine 5% (Lidoderm(R)) patches may not stick if they get wet. The manufacturer states to avoid contact with water, such as bathing,swimming or showering. The manufacturer of Ztlido(R) states that the patches may be used during moderate exercise, such as biking for 30 minutes and may be exposed to water, such as showering, for 10 minutes or immersion for 15 minutes.
To dry the topical system after water exposure, gently pat the skin; do not rub the skin or topical system. Do not apply external heat sources, such as heating pads or electric blankets,directly to lidocaine patches, since this may increase plasma lidocaine levels. The manufacturer of Ztlido(R) states that the patches can beapplied to an administration site after moderate heat exposure, such as15 minutes of heating pad exposure on a medium setting. Topical lidocaine (Lidoderm(R)and generics; Ztildo(R)) patches should be stored at 20-25degreesC with excursions permitted to 15-30degreesC.
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| LIDOCAINE-HC 3-0.5% CREAM | Maintenance | Adults apply to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 3 times per day |
| LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORT 3-2.5% GEL | Maintenance | Adults insert 1 applicatorful by rectal route 2 times per day |
| LIDOCAINE-HC 3-2.5% GEL KIT | Maintenance | Adults insert 1 applicatorful by rectal route 2 times per day |
| LIDOCAINE-HC 3-0.5% CREAM KIT | Maintenance | Adults insert 1 applicatorful by rectal route 2 times per day |
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| LIDOCAINE-HC 3-0.5% CREAM | Maintenance | Adults apply to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per dayapply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 3 times per day |
| LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORT 3-2.5% GEL | Maintenance | Adults insert 1 applicatorful by rectal route 2 times per day |
| LIDOCAINE-HC 3-0.5% CREAM KIT | Maintenance | Adults insert 1 applicatorful by rectal route 2 times per day |
The following drug interaction information is available for LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE (hydrocortisone acetate/lidocaine hcl/aloe vera):
There are 1 contraindications.
These drug combinations generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. A manufacturer label warning that indicates the contraindication warrants inclusion of a drug combination in this category, regardless of clinical evidence or lack of clinical evidence to support the contraindication.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| Desmopressin/Glucocorticoids SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Glucocorticoids increase the risk of hyponatremia.(1-4) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of glucocorticoids may increase the risk of hyponatremia with desmopressin.(1-4) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Predisposing factors for hyponatremia include: polydipsia, renal impairment (eGFR < 50 ml/min/1.73m2), illnesses that can cause fluid/electrolyte imbalances, age >=65, medications that cause water retention and/or increase the risk of hyponatremia (carbamazepine, chlorpromazine, lamotrigine, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, opioids, SSRIs, thiazide diuretics, and/or tricyclic antidepressants). PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of systemic or inhaled glucocorticoids with desmopressin is contraindicated.(1-4) Desmopressin may be initiated 3 days or 5 half-lives after glucocorticoid discontinuation, whichever is longer. If concurrent use is deemed medically necessary, make sure serum sodium levels are normal before beginning therapy and consider using the desmopressin nasal 0.83 mcg dose. Consider measuring serum sodium levels more frequently than the recommended intervals of: within 7 days of concurrent therapy initiation, one month after concurrent therapy initiation and periodically during treatment. Counsel patients to report symptoms of hyponatremia, which may include: headache, nausea/vomiting, feeling restless, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, muscle cramps, changes in mental state (confusion, decreased awareness/alertness), seizures, coma, and trouble breathing. Counsel patients to limit the amount of fluids they drink in the evening and night-time and to stop taking desmopressin if they develop a stomach/intestinal virus with nausea/vomiting or any nose problems (blockage, stuffy/runny nose, drainage).(1) DISCUSSION: In clinical trials of desmopressin for the treatment of nocturia, 4 of 5 patients who developed severe hyponatremia (serum sodium <= 125 mmol/L) were taking systemic or inhaled glucocorticoids. Three of these patients were also taking NSAIDs and one was receiving a thiazide diuretic.(2) Drugs associated with hyponatremia may increase the risk, including loop diuretics, carbamazepine, chlorpromazine, glucocorticoids, lamotrigine, NSAIDs, opioids, SSRIs, thiazide diuretics, and/or tricyclic antidepressants.(1,3-4) |
DDAVP, DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE, NOCDURNA |
There are 2 severe interactions.
These drug interactions can produce serious consequences in most patients. Actions required for severe interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration scheduling, and providing additional patient monitoring. Review the full interaction monograph for more information.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| T Cell Immunotherapies/Corticosteroids SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Corticosteroids suppress the immune system. Concurrent use or premedication with a prophylactic corticosteroid may interfere with the activity of CAR-T cell immunotherapies.(1-6) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Corticosteroids may decrease the efficacy of CAR-T cell immunotherapies.(1-6) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturers recommend avoiding concurrent or prophylactic use of corticosteroids as a premedication prior to infusion of CAR-T cell immunotherapy. Corticosteroids may be used and are recommended in the case of a life-threatening emergency, including the management of cytokine release syndrome or neurological toxicities.(1-6) DISCUSSION: Corticosteroids may decrease the efficacy of CAR-T cell immunotherapy.(1-6) The manufacturers recommend avoiding concurrent or prophylactic use of corticosteroids as a premedication prior to infusion of CAR-T cell immunotherapy.(1-6) Corticosteroids may be used and are recommended in the case of a life-threatening emergency, including the management of cytokine release syndrome or neurological toxicities.(1-6) |
ABECMA, AMTAGVI, AUCATZYL, BREYANZI, BREYANZI CD4 COMPONENT, BREYANZI CD8 COMPONENT, CARVYKTI, KYMRIAH, TECARTUS, TECELRA, YESCARTA |
| Long-acting Bupivacaine/Local Anesthetics SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Concurrent use of other local anesthetics or use of other local anesthetics within 96 hours following long-acting bupivacaine may result in additive neurologic and cardiovascular effects. Use of articaine, benzocaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, and tetracaine may also increase the risk of methemoglobinemia.(1,2) Non-liposomal bupivacaine may impact the pharmacokinetic and/or physicochemical properties of the liposomal formulation when administered in the same syringe or used simultaneously unless the ratio of mg of non-liposomal bupivacaine to mg of bupivacaine liposomal does not exceed 1:2.(1) Local anesthetics other than bupivacaine may trigger the immediate release of bupivacaine from the liposomal formulation when administered together locally.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent or use of local anesthetics with 96 hours of use of long-acting bupivacaine may result in neurologic and cardiovascular toxicity. Use of articaine, benzocaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, and tetracaine may also result in methemoglobinemia.(1,2) Non-liposomal bupivacaine may impact the pharmacokinetic and/or physicochemical properties of the liposomal formulation when administered in the same syringe or used simultaneously unless the ratio of mg of non-liposomal bupivacaine to mg of bupivacaine liposomal does not exceed 1:2.(1) Local anesthetics other than bupivacaine may trigger the immediate release of bupivacaine from the liposomal formulation when administered together locally.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Use of additional agents that are associated with methemoglobinemia may further increase the risk of methemoglobinemia.(1) Patients who are at increased risk of developing methemoglobinemia include those with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia, cardiac or pulmonary compromise, infants under 6 months of age, and concurrent exposure to oxidizing agents or their metabolites are more susceptible to developing clinical manifestations of the condition. If local anesthetics must be used in these patients, close monitoring for symptoms and signs of methemoglobinemia is recommended.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid the use of other local anesthetics within 96 hours following the administration of long-acting bupivacaine. In patients for whom use is required, monitor for neurologic and cardiovascular effects. Also monitor for methemoglobinemia with use of articaine, benzocaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, and tetracaine.(1,2) Non-liposomal bupivacaine may be administered in the same syringe as bupivacaine liposomal or injected immediately before bupivacaine liposomal as long as the ratio of mg of non-liposomal bupivacaine to mg of bupivacaine liposomal does not exceed 1:2.(1) Lidocaine may be administered 20 minutes or more prior to bupivacaine. It is unknown if other local anesthetics may be used without compromising the release characteristic of bupivacaine liposomal.(1) DISCUSSION: Concurrent use of other local anesthetics or use of other local anesthetics within 96 hours following long-acting bupivacaine may result in additive neurologic and cardiovascular effects. Use of articaine, benzocaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, and tetracaine may also increase the risk of methemoglobinemia.(1,2) Non-liposome bupivacaine may impact the pharmacokinetic and/or physicochemical properties of the liposomal formulation when administered in the same syringe or used simultaneously unless the ratio of mg of non-liposomal bupivacaine to mg of bupivacaine liposomal does not exceed 1:2.(1) Local anesthetics other than bupivacaine may trigger the immediate release of bupivacaine from the liposomal formulation when administered together locally. Lidocaine may be administered 20 minutes or more prior to bupivacaine. It is unknown if other local anesthetics may be used without compromising the release characteristic of bupivacaine liposomal.(1) |
BUPIVACAINE LIPOSOME, EXPAREL, XARACOLL, ZYNRELEF |
There are 2 moderate interactions.
The clinician should assess the patient’s characteristics and take action as needed. Actions required for moderate interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| Gallium Ga 68 Dotatate/Corticosteroids SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: High-dose corticosteroids may down-regulate somatostatin subtype 2 receptors, the main binding site for gallium Ga 68 dotatate.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Repeated use of high doses of corticosteroids before use of gallium Ga 68 dotatate may result in false negative imaging results.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: In patients receiving high-dose corticosteroids prior to use of gallium Ga 68 dotatate, interpret imaging results with caution and in the context of the patient's clinical presentation. DISCUSSION: Repeated use of high doses of corticosteroids before use of gallium Ga 68 dotatate may result in false negative imaging results due to down-regulation of the somatostatin subtype 2 receptor.(1) |
GALLIUM GA-68 DOTATOC, NETSPOT |
| Selected Corticosteroids/Levoketoconazole SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Levoketoconazole may inhibit the CYP3A4 mediated metabolism of some corticosteroids, resulting in increased systemic exposure. Levoketoconazole may also suppress endogenous cortisol output. Levoketoconazole is the enantiomer of ketoconazole. CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of levoketoconazole may result in elevated levels of and effects from the corticosteroid, including Cushing syndrome. These effects have been seen with systemic as well as inhaled corticosteroids. PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Patients should be carefully monitored with concurrent administration of these agents, or when levoketoconazole is added to corticosteroid therapy. The dose of the corticosteroid may need to be adjusted or alternative therapy considered. DISCUSSION: The concurrent use of ketoconazole has been shown to increase budesonide area-under-curve (AUC) by eight-fold. In a study in eight healthy subjects, the simultaneous administration of ketoconazole increased budesonide AUC by 6.5-fold. Administering the two agents 12 hours apart increased budesonide AUC by 3.8-fold. In a study in 6 healthy subjects, pretreatment with ketoconazole (200 mg daily) increased the AUC of a single intravenous dose of methylprednisolone (20 mg) by 135% and decreased its clearance by 60%. Concurrent ketoconazole also increased the reduction in 24-hour cortisol AUC and suppressed morning cortisol concentrations. In a study in 8 healthy subjects, ketoconazole decreased the clearance of methylprednisolone by 46% and increased mean residence time by 37%. In a randomized, cross-over study in 6 healthy subjects, pretreatment with ketoconazole (200 mg daily for 6 days) had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of a single intravenous dose of prednisolone (14.8 mg). In a study, concurrent oral ketoconazole increased the AUC of des-ciclesonide from orally inhaled ciclesonide by 3.6-fold. There were no changes in ciclesonide levels. In a study in 24 healthy subjects, subjects were randomized to receive either ketoconazole (200 mg BID) or placebo on Days 4-9 of a a 9 day course of mometasone (400 mcg BID). No subject had mometasone levels greater than 150 pcg/ml on Day 3. Four of 12 subjects who received ketoconazole had mometasone Cmax levels greater than 200 mcg/ml on Day 9. Plasma cortisol levels appeared to decrease as well. In a cross-over study in 15 healthy subjects, subjects were randomized to receive fluticasone furoate and vilanterol on days 5-11 with either ketoconazole (200mg once daily) or placebo for days 1-11 with a washout period of 7-14 days. Fluticasone furoate AUC was increased by 36%, Cmax was increased by 33%, and decreased systemic cortisol levels by 27%. There were no effects on heart rate and blood potassium levels. There was a small increase in QTc which was 7.6ms greater when compared to placebo; however, ketoconazole has been reported to increase QTc by 5-6ms. Vilanterol AUC was increased by 65% and Cmax was increased by 22%. There were no effects on heart rate and blood potassium levels. No serious adverse events occurred and no subjects withdrew from the study due to adverse events. The most common adverse event reported was headache. Coadministration of orally inhaled fluticasone (1000 mcg) and ketoconazole (200 mg once daily) resulted in a 1.9-fold increase in plasma fluticasone exposure and a 45% decrease in plasma cortisol AUC. |
RECORLEV |
The following contraindication information is available for LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE (hydrocortisone acetate/lidocaine hcl/aloe vera):
Drug contraindication overview.
*Known history of sensitivity to local anesthetic of the amide type, or to any other component of the product.
*Known history of sensitivity to local anesthetic of the amide type, or to any other component of the product.
There are 2 contraindications.
Absolute contraindication.
| Contraindication List |
|---|
| Large open wound |
| Methemoglobinemia |
There are 12 severe contraindications.
Adequate patient monitoring is recommended for safer drug use.
| Severe List |
|---|
| Active tuberculosis |
| Diabetes mellitus |
| Fungal infection |
| Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (g6Pd) deficiency |
| Heart block |
| Hemolytic anemia from pyruvate kinase and g6PD deficiencies |
| Infection |
| Intestinal anastomosis |
| Ocular herpes simplex |
| Ocular hypertension |
| Sepsis |
| Shock |
There are 18 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| Chronic heart failure |
| Disease of liver |
| Diverticulitis of gastrointestinal tract |
| Gastrointestinal fistula |
| Herpes simplex infection |
| Hypertension |
| Hyperthyroidism |
| Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency |
| Hypothyroidism |
| Intestinal abscess |
| Kidney disease with reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFr) |
| Measles |
| Open angle glaucoma |
| Osteoporosis |
| Psychotic disorder |
| Respiratory depression |
| Seizure disorder |
| Varicella zoster virus infection |
The following adverse reaction information is available for LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE (hydrocortisone acetate/lidocaine hcl/aloe vera):
Adverse reaction overview.
Common adverse effects of lidocaine 1.8 and 5% patches include mild and transient application site reactions (e.g., blisters, bruising, burning sensation, depigmentation,dermatitis, discoloration, edema, erythema, exfoliation, irritation, papules, petechia,pruritus, vesicles). Systemic adverse reactions following topical use of lidoderm patch are unlikely due to minimal drug absorption.
Common adverse effects of lidocaine 1.8 and 5% patches include mild and transient application site reactions (e.g., blisters, bruising, burning sensation, depigmentation,dermatitis, discoloration, edema, erythema, exfoliation, irritation, papules, petechia,pruritus, vesicles). Systemic adverse reactions following topical use of lidoderm patch are unlikely due to minimal drug absorption.
There are 59 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
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Infection |
Adrenocortical insufficiency Dermatitis due to topical drug Folliculitis Hypercortisolism Purpura Skin and skin structure infection Skin atrophy |
| Rare/Very Rare |
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Abdominal distension Abnormal hepatic function tests Acute cognitive impairment Acute respiratory failure Adrenocortical insufficiency Anaphylaxis Angioedema Body fluid retention Bradycardia Bronchospastic pulmonary disease Bullous dermatitis Cardiac arrhythmia Cataracts Central serous chorioretinopathy Chronic heart failure CNS toxicity Cyanosis Delirium Drug-induced psychosis Dyspnea Excitement Eyelid edema Gastrointestinal hemorrhage Glaucoma Glycosuria Hallucinations Headache disorder Hepatomegaly Hyperglycemia Hypertension Hypotension Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Impaired wound healing Intestinal perforation Methemoglobinemia Myopathy Ocular hypertension Osteoporosis Paranoid disorder Peptic ulcer Personality disorders Pulmonary edema Respiratory depression Seizure disorder Skin hypopigmentation Skin striae Skin ulcer Thromboembolic disorder Unconsciousness Urticaria |
There are 57 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
|
Erythema Increased appetite Stinging of skin |
Acute pain at drug application site Blanching of skin Blurred vision Edema Erythema Headache disorder Irregular menstrual periods Nausea Paresthesia Pruritus of skin Skin rash Stinging of skin Telangiectasia Treatment site sequelae Urticaria |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
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Acne vulgaris Acneiform eruption Acute cognitive impairment Allergic dermatitis Alopecia Apprehension Blistering skin Blurred vision Contact dermatitis Depression Dizziness Drowsy Dry skin Dyschromia Euphoria Exophthalmos Flushing Glycosuria Hirsutism Hypercortisolism Hyperesthesia Hyperglycemia Insomnia Lipodystrophy Miliaria Mood changes Muscle fasciculation Nervousness Perioral dermatitis Rectal irritation Sensation of cold Sensation of warmth Skin irritation Skin rash Sleep disorder Tinnitus Tremor Urticaria Vomiting |
The following precautions are available for LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE (hydrocortisone acetate/lidocaine hcl/aloe vera):
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
Lidocaine 5% patch has not been studied in pregnancy. The limited human data with the 1.8% patch are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage.
Animal reproductionstudies found that subcutaneous administration of the drug at doses higher than recommended human doses during the period of organogenesis resulted in lower fetal weights. Some manufacturers recommend that lidocaine patches should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Lidoderm patches have not been studied and are contraindicated in labor and delivery. If lidocaine patches are used concomitantly with other productscontaining lidocaine, total doses contributed by all formulations must be considered.
Animal reproductionstudies found that subcutaneous administration of the drug at doses higher than recommended human doses during the period of organogenesis resulted in lower fetal weights. Some manufacturers recommend that lidocaine patches should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Lidoderm patches have not been studied and are contraindicated in labor and delivery. If lidocaine patches are used concomitantly with other productscontaining lidocaine, total doses contributed by all formulations must be considered.
Lidocaine is excreted into humanmilk in low concentrations following topical application. Caution should be exercised whenlidocaine is administered to a nursing woman, especially when administered with other local anesthetics.
Clinical studies of lidocaine 1.8% patch did not include sufficient number of patients >=65 years of age to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. No differences in response have been identified in other clinical experience.
The following prioritized warning is available for LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE (hydrocortisone acetate/lidocaine hcl/aloe vera):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE (hydrocortisone acetate/lidocaine hcl/aloe vera)'s list of indications:
| Anal fissure | |
| K60.0 | Acute anal fissure |
| K60.1 | Chronic anal fissure |
| K60.2 | Anal fissure, unspecified |
| Hemorrhoids | |
| K64.0 | First degree hemorrhoids |
| K64.8 | Other hemorrhoids |
| K64.9 | Unspecified hemorrhoids |
| O22.4 | Hemorrhoids in pregnancy |
| O22.40 | Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, unspecified trimester |
| O22.41 | Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, first trimester |
| O22.42 | Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, second trimester |
| O22.43 | Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, third trimester |
| O87.2 | Hemorrhoids in the puerperium |
| Proctitis | |
| K62.7 | Radiation proctitis |
| K62.89 | Other specified diseases of anus and rectum |
| Pruritus ani | |
| L29.0 | Pruritus ani |
| L29.3 | Anogenital pruritus, unspecified |
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