LidoSite: Adult Dosing

Dosage forms: 10%/0.1% patch

local analgesia, dermal

apply 1 patch x1

Info: use w/ LidoSite controller (see pkg insert); for superficial venous access or derm. procedures; do not alter/cut patch; may apply new patch to new site 30min after remove 1st patch if needed

renal dosing

not defined

hepatic dosing

not defined

severe hepatic dz: incr. risk toxic lidocaine levels

LidoSite: Peds Dosing

Dosage forms: 10%/0.1% patch

local analgesia, dermal

>5 yo

Dose: apply 1 patch; Info: use w/ LidoSite controller (see pkg insert); for superficial venous access or derm. procedures; do not alter/cut patch; may apply new patch to new site 30min after remove 1st patch if needed

renal dosing

not defined

hepatic dosing

not defined

severe hepatic dz: incr. risk toxic lidocaine levels

LidoSite: Contraindications/Cautions

• hypersens. to drug/class/compon.
• hypersens. to amide anesthetics
• hypersens. to sulfites
• pacemaker or other electrically-sensitive device
• flammable anesthetics (explosion hazard)
• broken or inflamed skin
• heavy metal-containing skin disinfectant use (prior to patch)
• repeat applications at same site
• caution if prolonged/repeat application
• caution if impaired renal fxn
• caution if impaired liver fxn
• caution in acutely ill or debilitated pts
• caution in elderly pts
• caution if CAD, severe
• caution if impaired cardiac fxn
• caution if cardiac conduction defects
• caution if HTN
• caution if multiple drug allergies
• caution if corticosteroid use (long-term)
• caution if additional local anesthetic/epinephrine use

LidoSite: Drug Interactions

Caution Advised

• antiarrhythmics, class I

• local anesthetics

• MAOIs, all

• topical anesthetics

• tricyclic antidepressants

LidoSite: Adverse Reactions

Serious Reactions

• anaphylactic/anaphylactoid rxns
• bronchospasm
• shock
• unconsciousness
• cardiac arrest
• cardiovascular collapse
• arrhythmias
• cardiac conduction disturbances
• HTN
• hypotension
• respiratory depression
• respiratory arrest
• seizures

Common Reactions

• maculopapular rash
• pain/burning sensation (w/ iontophoresis)

LidoSite: Safety Monitoring

Pregnancy: B

Lactation: Probably Safe

Monitoring Parameters: no routine tests recommended

LidoSite: Pharmacology

Metabolism: see individual drugs; Info: minimal systemic absorption

Excretion: see individual drugs; Info: minimal systemic absorption

Class: Topical Anesthetics, Other Analgesics

Mechanism Of Action
lidocaine inhibits Na ion channels, inhibiting nerve impulse initiation and conduction (amide local anesthetic); epinephrine stimulates alpha and beta receptors, producing local vasoconstriction which prolongs local anesthetic effects

LidoSite: Manufacturer/Pricing

Manufacturer: Vyteris, Inc. DEA/FDA: Rx

LidoSite: Patient Education

Patient education material for this drug is not currently available.

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LidoSite: Pill Pictures

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