Lidoderm and Sodium Nitroprusside Injection

• Generic Name: lidocaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AneCream, AneCream with Tegaderm, Anestacon, Bactine, LidaMantle, Lidocream, Lidoderm, Lidosense5, LMX 4, LMX 4 with Tegaderm, LMX 5, Medi-Quik Spray, Senatec, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical, Zilactin-L, Aloe Vera Burn Relief Spray with Lidocaine, Glydo, LidoRx, RadiaGuard, Regenecare HA Spray, Solarcaine Aloe Extra Burn Relief, Lidocaine viscous, LidoRxKit, LTA II Kit, L-M-X4, Preparation H, RectiCare, Solarcaine Aloe Extra, ZTlido

Lidoderm is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Lidoderm is used to relieve post-shingles pain. Apply Lidoderm only to intact skin with no blisters.

Lidocaine topical in other formulations is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations such as sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts, scratches, hemorrhoids, and burns. Lidocaine topical can also be used to treat sores inside the mouth, during dental procedures to numb the gums, and to numb the skin for a medical procedure (such as getting stiches).

• Generic Name: nitroprusside
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Nitropress, Nipride RTU

Nitroprusside is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries.

Nitroprusside is used to treat congestive heart failure and life-threatening high blood pressure (hypertension). Nitroprusside is also used to keep blood pressure low during a surgery.

Nitroprusside may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.