Lidocaine
Shingles (herpes zoster) can be a very painful disease. One drug used to treat shingles is Lidocaine. A unique method for delivering Lidocaine to the painful areas is with the Lidoderm Patch. The patch is a local anesthetic that prevents the nerves from sending pain impulses to the brain. The Lidoderm Patch is a convenient tool for quickly delivering medicine to painful areas of the body. You can buy cheap Lidocaine Patches online from an online Canada drugs store.
To maximize the effectiveness of the Lidocaine in the Lidoderm Patch, be sure to follow these instructions, unless told otherwise by your health care provider. Make sure your hands are washed and clean prior to and after using the Lidoderm Patch. Only use the Lidoderm Patch on intact, clean, dry skin. Do not put the Lidoderm Patch on broken, damaged, or inflamed skin.
First, peel off the patch liner. Place the patch so that it covers the most painful spots. If your spot is bigger than the patch, just place the patch in the area with the worst pain. If your spot is smaller than the Lidocaine Patch, cut it down to size before removing the liner. You may keep a patch on for up to 12 hours within each 24 hour period as directed by your doctor. It is not necessary to keep the spot otherwise bare and you may wear clothing over the Lidoderm Patch.
Once the 12 hours are up, carefully remove the patch and fold it in half, sticky sides together. Throw the patch away where children and pets can not get it. Wait at least 12 hours before applying another patch to the same area. If irritation or burning occurs when you apply the patch, remove it. Do not reapply any patches until the irritation stops. Make sure you wash your hands after discarding the used patch to prevent accidental ingestion or medicating of oneself or others.
The Lidocaine Patch will cause numbing at the application site. This is normal and means the patch is working. However, do not scratch, rub, or expose the patched area to extremes in temperature until after the numbing has ceased.
There are certain medicines that might have a negative affect on people who use a Lidocaine Patch. Your health care provider should be made aware of any other medications you may be taking, but particularly aware of the following, beta-blockers (eg, propranolol) or cimetidine because they may increase the risk of Lidoderm Patch's side effects; antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, mexiletine, tocainide), local anesthetics (eg, benzocaine), or succinylcholine because risk of their side effects may be increased by Lidoderm Patch.
Side effects from using the Lidocaine Patch include drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Drinking alcohol while wearing the patch can intensify these effects. It is advised that patients not drive or use heavy machinery until they know how they will respond to the patch. It is useful to read the medication information that comes with your prescription from your Canadian online pharmacy.