Potassium CL-LIDOCAINE-NS Solution, Intravenous Piggyback Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Fluid Overload

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Numbness
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Chills
  • Headache

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Prolonged Asthma Attack
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Complete Heart Block
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Damage To The Bone Cartilage In The Joint
  • Damage To The Skin And Tissue Around The Injection Site
  • Dead Skin
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Depression Of The Function Of The Heart
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Hemiparesis
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hives
  • Hyperchloremic Acidosis
  • Inflammation Of The Vein, Or Phlebitis After Infusion
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Methemoglobinemia, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Tingling Of Hands Or Feet
  • Unconsciousness
  • Ventricular Arrhythmias, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Ventricular Fibrillation, A Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Widening Of Blood Vessels

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Sensation Of Feeling Cold
  • A Sensation Of Feeling Warm
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Skin Ulcer
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Apprehension
  • Blurred Vision
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Pupil Size
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Double Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Fever
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Twitching
  • Nausea
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Numbness
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Reduced Sensation In The Mouth
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Taste Impairment
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting
  • Vomiting

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