Xylocaine & Adrenaline (Generic Lignocaine and Adrenaline)
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Xylocaine with adrenaline contains two different medicines: lidocaine and adrenaline (epinephrine). Each of these works in a different way.Lidocaine belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics. These medicines numb (anaesthetise) parts of the body. Adrenaline (epinephrine) belongs to a group of medicines called vasoconstrictors. These medicines make the blood vessels where the injection is given narrower. This means you will bleed less and the effects of the medicine will last longer. Xylocaine with adrenaline is used to stop pain happening during medical procedures and surgery (operations). |
