Lidocaine Topical
Uses
Lidocaine Topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by anal fissure, piles, local anesthesia, sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts, scratches, or burns and mouth sores.
How it Works
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic or also known as a numbing medication. Lidocaine works by blocking nerve signals from the nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Lidocaine Topical may suffer from such side effects;
Abnormal sensation,
Application site swelling,
Skin redness
Nifedipine Topical
Uses
Nifedipine Topical is used in the treatment of anal fissures.
How it Works
Nifedipine is known as a calcium channel blocker. Nifedipine topical works in the treatment of anal fissure by blocking the action of calcium on blood vessels of anus. As a result, blood vessels are relaxed which allows fissures to heal and nifedipine also relieves pain.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Nifedipine Topical can include the symptoms below;
Bloating,
Swelling,
Cough,
Difficult breathing,
Dizziness,
Irregular heartbeat,
Headache,
Muscle cramps,
Rapid weight gain