• Rocaine 100mg Injection is a local anesthetic
• It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area
• Rocaine 100mg Injection must be administered by healthcare professionals
• It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension, nausea, vomiting, slow heart rate, fever, anemia, paresthesia, headache, itching, and back pain
• These are usually mild and short-lived
• If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without delay.
• Before using Rocaine 100mg Injection, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems
• Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Also, it is not safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while on medication, as you may feel dizzy.

Uses of Rocaine 100mg Injection

• Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area) Arrhythmia Piles Mouth ulcers

Missed Doses

N/A

Frequestly asked Questions

What is Rocaine 100mg Injection used for?

Rocaine 100mg Injection is a local anesthetic used before any surgical procedure or diagnostic procedure. It helps to numb the area and reduces the discomfort associated with the insertion of medical instruments such as needles or catheters.

How is Rocaine 100mg Injection administered? How long does it last?

Rocaine 100mg Injection is supplied as a solution that is to be administered epidurally either as an injection or as an intravenous infusion. Impact of Rocaine 100mg Injection on the body depends on the administration site and dose and may range between 3 to 10 hours. Talk to your doctor if you have any queries about the impact of this medicine.

Is Rocaine 100mg Injection safer than bupivacaine?

Rocaine 100mg Injection is a left isomer of bupivacaine. Compared to bupivacaine, Rocaine 100mg Injection has less toxic effects on the heart and central nervous system. Therefore, it is safer than bupivacaine.

What are the side effects of Rocaine 100mg Injection?

The most common side effects of Rocaine 100mg Injection are paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), back pain, irregular heart rate, dizziness, headache, high blood pressure, inability to empty the urinary bladder, increased body temperature, feeling of cold and vomiting. These usually subside once the effect of Rocaine 100mg Injection wears off. However, if you notice worsening if these side effects or if they worry you, please consult your doctor.

What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?

Our nervous system is more sensitive to the effects of local anesthetics than any other system of the human body. Therefore, the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity are tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears), blurred vision, dizziness, tongue paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), and circumoral numbness (numbness around the eyes).

Is Rocaine 100mg Injection a steroid?

No. Rocaine 100mg Injection is not a steroid. Rocaine 100mg Injection is a local anesthetic that belongs to the class of anesthetics known as long acting amides. It works by blocking the nerve signals in the area of injection and thus numbs the area temporarily. In this way, Rocaine 100mg Injection restricts the pain sensation in the area it is administered.

Common and Known Side effects of Rocaine 100mg Injection

• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Slow heart rate
• Fever
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Headache
• Itching
• Back pain