Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2022, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (4): 417-420.
DOI: 10.19803/j.1672-8629.2022.04.16

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257 cases of adverse drug reactions induced by lidocaine hydrochloride injection used in dentistry

MAO Shumin1, QIU Jianmin2,*, ZHAO Xifeng1, LYU Xinhua1   

  1. 1Feixian Market Supervision Administration, Feixian Shandong 273400, China;
    2Linyi Pharmacovigilance Center, Linyi Shandong 276035, China
  • Received:2020-05-27 Online:2022-04-15 Published:2022-04-15

Abstract: Objective To analyze the features of adverse drug reaction(ADR) induced by lidocaine hydrochloride injection used in dentistry in order to provide data for rational use of drugs in clinic. Methods Two hundred and fifty-seven cases of ADR caused by lidocaine hydrochloride injection used in dentistry that were collected from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2019 in the Shandong provincial ADR monitoring system were analyzed. Results ADR induced by lidocaine hydrochloride injection usually occurred within ten minutes of medication. Multiple systems were affected, including the central system, peripheral nervous system and the cardiovascular system. Conclusion Health care providers should be alert to ADR induced by lidocaine hydrochloride injection used in dentistry. Drug manufacturers should revise and improve the safety information in drug instructions promptly.

Key words: lidocaine hydrochloride, dentistry, adverse drug reaction

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