Lidocaine

The FDA has issued a 510(k) clearance to Imbed Biosciences to market Microlyte Ag/Lidocaine for the management of painful skin wounds, the company announced in a press release.

DENVER — Women undergoing endometrial biopsy using vaginoscopic hysteroscopy reported less pain and were discharged sooner when the procedure was performed with intrauterine lidocaine compared with placebo, researchers reported.

Patients who received lidocaine at the time of corticosteroid injection for hand and wrist conditions experienced lower pain intensity compared with those who did not receive lidocaine, according to presented results.

SAN DIEGO — For younger people with migraine, lidocaine injections were linked to better outcomes compared with saline injections, according to a speaker at the American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting.

DENVER — Lidocaine injection in the occipital region for young persons with acute migraine significantly increased pain relief compared with saline injections, according to research presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

The FDA has warned consumers to avoid certain over-the-counter pain relief topicals that are used before, during or after cosmetic procedures due to potential safety risks, according to a press release.

Of the many drug shortages in the U.S. this year, several are used in cardiac emergencies, according to the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists.

LAS VEGAS — Compared with bupivacaine, lidocaine had a more favorable complication profile when used for neuraxial anesthesia in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, according to presented results.

DALLAS — For patients undergoing outpatient total hip or knee arthroplasty, hypobaric lidocaine significantly reduced time to discharge and physical therapy assessment compared with longer-acting spinal drugs or general anesthesia.

Ice and topical anesthetics demonstrated a similar capacity for pain reduction after laser hair removal, according to a study.