title: Local Anesthetics Systemic Toxicity.
abstract: Lidocaine Hydrochloride is an amide ester, which is widely used local anesthetic agent that is well tolerated but what is less known is the occurrence of systemic toxicity which manifests in the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. We report here 3 cases of Lidocaine associated Seizures.
authors.affiliation: Professor of Medicine, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jayanthi
authors.affiliation: Principal, Tamil Nadu Govt. Dental College.
authors.forename: Ksga
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nasser
authors.affiliation: Resident, Dept of Internal Medicine, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Monica
mesh_terms: D061605:Administration, Intravenous; D000328:Adult; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008012:Lidocaine; D003975:Diazepam