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Can 2% Lidocaine Be Given For Deep IM Injection And Reconstitution Of Ceftriaxone If 1% Is Not Available?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Mar 2021
Question: Can 2% Lidocaine be given for deep IM injection and reconstitution of Ceftriaxone if 1% is not available? Keeping in consideration a maximum dose of 2mg/lb.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
1 % lidocaine is the standard in this case

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

The standard practice is to use the lidocaine 1% with Ceftriaxone IM injection. The 2 % lidocaine may hamper the dissolution of the ceftriaxone and is not recommended. I would advise you against using the 2 % Lidocaine.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Can 2% Lidocaine Be Given For Deep IM Injection And Reconstitution Of Ceftriaxone If 1% Is Not Available?

Brief Answer: 1 % lidocaine is the standard in this case Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern The standard practice is to use the lidocaine 1% with Ceftriaxone IM injection. The 2 % lidocaine may hamper the dissolution of the ceftriaxone and is not recommended. I would advise you against using the 2 % Lidocaine. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. Dr. M.S. Khalil