Lidoderm vs. Pennsaid

Are Lidoderm and Pennsaid the Same Thing?

Lidoderm(lidocainepatch 5%) and Pennsaid (diclofenacsodiumtopicalsolution) are used to relieve different types ofpain.

Lidoderm is used to relievenervepain aftershingles(post-herpeticneuralgia).

Pennsaid is used to treat signs and symptoms ofosteoarthritisof theknee(年代)。

Lidoderm and Pennsaid belong to different drug classes. Lidoderm is a localanestheticand Pennsaid is a non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

What Are Possible Side Effects of Lidoderm?

Commonside effectsof Lidoderm include:

  • irritation,
  • redness,
  • swelling,
  • blisters,
  • numbness, or
  • changesinskin colorat the site of application.

Contact yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Lidoderm including

  • irregular heartbeats,
  • drowsiness,
  • confusion, tremors,
  • seizures (convulsions), or
  • blurred vision.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Pennsaid?

Common side effects of Pennsaid include:

What is Lidoderm?

Lidoderm (lidocaine patch 5%) is a local anesthetic used to relieve nerve pain after shingles (infectionwith theherpes zostervirus). This type of pain is called post-herpetic neuralgia.

What is Pennsaid?

Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium topical solution) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

与Lidoderm什么药?

Lidoderm may interact with anti-arrhythmic drugs or other local anesthetic products.

What Drugs Interact With Pennsaid?

Pennsaid may interact with anti-plateletdrugs,bloodthinners, cidofovir, corticosteroids,cyclosporine, desmopressin,digoxin,high blood pressuredrugs,lithium,methotrexate, probenecid,SSRIantidepressants,diuretics(waterpills).

How Should Lidoderm Be Taken?

Apply Lidoderm to intact skin to cover the most painful area. Apply up to three patches, only once for up to 12 hours within a 24-hour period.

How Should Pennsaid Be Taken?

The recommended dose of Pennsaid is 40 drops per knee, 4 times a day, applied to clean,dry skin.

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References

RxList. Lidoderm Medication Guide.
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RxList. Pennsaid Medication Guide.
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