Reports of allergic contact dermatitis and delayed hypersensitivity reactions to this “amide” anesthetic are limited. We report 16 cases of lidocaine contact allergy seen over 5 years.

Learn more about common anesthesia medicines bupivacaine and lidocaine, including their benefits, risks, differences, and ...

Despite the frequent use of lidocaine as an anesthetic and its occasional use as a therapeutic agent, reports of ACD from lidocaine and delayed hypersensitivity reactions to it are even more limited.

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). There are many brands and forms of lidocaine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Lidocaine topical (for use on the skin ...

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a common diagnostic and therapeutic technique with a low complication risk, but which causes considerable patient anxiety. Sedation during endoscopy by ...