Lidocaine and Lidocaine and epinephrine interaction

Lidocaine and Lidocaine and epinephrine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Lidocaine and epinephrine (Flavalta) label · effective 2026-03-31

Major

If coadministration of other local anesthetics with FLAVALTA cannot be avoided, monitor patients for neurologic and cardiovascular effects related to local anesthetic systemic toxicity [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].

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Moderate

Monitor for neurologic and cardiovascular effects when additional local anesthetics are administered.

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From the Lidocaine (Xylocaine MPF) label · effective 2024-05-13

Moderate

Concurrent administration of vasopressor drugs (for the treatment of hypotension related to obstetric blocks) and ergot-type oxytocic drugs may cause severe, persistent hypertension or cerebrovascular accidents.

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