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Noncardiac Adverse Effects of Lidocaine

In addition to adverse cardiovascular effects of lidocaine, other adverse effects (mostly dose-related) include:

  • CNSseizures, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, restlessness, light-headedness, paresthesia, tinnitus, double vision
  • Respiratoryrespiratory arrest, status asthmaticus
  • GInausea, vomiting
  • Otheranaphylaxis.