Lidocaine (LYE-doe-kane) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Lidocaine (LYE-doe-kane)? A substance that is used to relieve pain by blocking signals at the nerve endings in skin. It can also be given intravenously to stop heart arrhythmias. It belongs to the families of drugs called local anesthetics and antiarrhythmics.

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