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Lidocaine 2% 5 mL SDV Cardic IV is a sterile injectable solution used exclusively for the treatment of certain cardiac arrhythmias, particularly ventricular arrhythmias. The active ingredient, lidocaine, is a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic agent classified as a class 1b antiarrhythmic. It works by inhibiting sodium channels in the cardiac muscle cells, stabilizing the cardiac cell membrane, and reducing abnormal electrical activity, thus restoring a normal rhythm.

Lidocaine 2% is typically administered intravenously (IV) in emergency or hospital settings under strict medical supervision. It is primarily used to manage ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, conditions that can lead to life-threatening cardiac arrest if not promptly treated.

The solution is supplied in a 5 mL single-dose vial (SDV), which ensures the accurate administration of the prescribed dose. The typical dosing protocol involves an initial bolus dose followed by continuous infusion based on patient response. Lidocaine's onset of action is rapid, with its effects being visible within minutes after IV administration.