I need complete drug study for this pls help me IV lidocaine It is administered to suppress the premature ventricular contractions Therapeutic level of IV lidocaine The therapeutic level of Lidocaine should be maintained between 1.5-5.0 mcg/mL Toxic level of lidocaine is 4.5mg/kg Monitor for lidocaine toxicity such as circumoral numbness, tongue paresthesia, and dizziness Watch for tinnitus and blurred vision Note : Lidocaine dose should be administered 1 to 1.5 mg/kg            Repeat with 0.5 to 0.75 mg/kg every 5 to 10 minutes as necessary (maximum cumulative dose: 3 mg/kg)            Reduce the rate of infusion after the prolonged infusion (after 24hours)            Constant ECG monitoring is mandatory while administering this medication.

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I need complete drug study for this pls help me IV lidocaine It is administered to suppress the premature ventricular contractions Therapeutic level of IV lidocaine The therapeutic level of Lidocaine should be maintained between 1.5-5.0 mcg/mL Toxic level of lidocaine is 4.5mg/kg Monitor for lidocaine toxicity such as circumoral numbness, tongue paresthesia, and dizziness Watch for tinnitus and blurred vision Note : Lidocaine dose should be administered 1 to 1.5 mg/kg            Repeat with 0.5 to 0.75 mg/kg every 5 to 10 minutes as necessary (maximum cumulative dose: 3 mg/kg)            Reduce the rate of infusion after the prolonged infusion (after 24hours)            Constant ECG monitoring is mandatory while administering this medication.
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