Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Tambocor

• Generic Name: lidocaine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: UAD Caine, Xylocaine HCl, Xylocaine-MPF, Lidoject 1, Xylocaine Dental Cartridges, Lidoject 2, Xylocaine Duo-Trach Kit, Xylocaine HCl For Spinal, L-Caine, Dilocaine, Nervocaine, Truxacaine, Anestacaine

Alternative to other antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., amiodarone, procainamide, sotalol) for the acute treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias such as those that occur following MI or during cardiac manipulative procedures such as cardiac surgery.

Used during cardiac arrest for treatment of refractory (i.e., resistant to CPR, defibrillation, and a vasopressor [epinephrine]) VF or pulseless VT. Considered an alternative to amiodarone for this use in current ACLS guidelines in adults; in pediatric patients, current evidence supports use of either amiodarone or lidocaine.

Alternative to other antiarrhythmic agents or synchronized electrical cardioversion in the treatment of hemodynamically stable monomorphic VT; however, other agents (e.g., procainamide, sotalol, amiodarone) preferred.

Treatment of status epilepticus, as a last resort.

• Generic Name: flecainide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Tambocor

Tambocor is a Class IC anti-arrhythmic that is used in certain situations to prevent serious heart rhythm disorders.

Tambocor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.