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.

Drug class: Bupivacaine and lidocaine are medications in the same drug class, called amide local anesthetics. How they work: These medicines both block nerve impulses and dull the sensation of ...

Lidocaine patches are in a drug class called local anesthetics that relieve pain in a small area of your body. Lidocaine ...