ATC codes:
N01BB02
EMLc
Indication
Local anaesthetics
ICD11 code:
XM7Y85
INN
Lidocaine
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Spinal anaesthesia:
5% in 2 mL ampoule (hydrochloride) + 7.5% glucose solution
Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Other: 1% in vial (hydrochloride) ; 2% in vial (hydrochloride)
Local > Topical > unspecified: 2 to 4% (hydrochloride)
Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Other: 1% in vial (hydrochloride) ; 2% in vial (hydrochloride)
Local > Topical > unspecified: 2 to 4% (hydrochloride)
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
Medicines within the same pharmacological class can be used
Therapeutic alternatives limitations
Therapeutic alternatives to be reviewed (2023)
Therapeutic alternatives limitations for EMLc
Therapeutic alternatives to be reviewed (2023)
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of square box listings on the EML and EMLc, the Expert Committee requested the therapeutic alternatives for lidocaine be reviewed.