Structure
Lidocaine hydrochloride Chemical Structure – C14H23ClN2O
Mode of action
It is sodium channel blocker. By obstructing sodium channels, it slows down the heart's rate of contraction.
When it injected close to nerves, the nerves become unable to send or receive impulses to the brain.
Uses
It is also used on the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.
Sometimes, it is also used as a local anaesthesia