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Lidocaine

Class Ib antiarrhythmic (sodium channel blocker); amide-type local anaesthetic

For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.

Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026

Lidocaine (Class Ib antiarrhythmic (sodium channel blocker); amide-type local anaesthetic) – indications: Resuscitation – adults (VF/pVT), alternative to amiodarone, Life-threatening ventricular tachycardia with a pulse – adults. Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.

Indications

  • Resuscitation – adults (VF/pVT), alternative to amiodarone
  • Life-threatening ventricular tachycardia with a pulse – adults

Complete in the app

Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.

Sources and guidelines

  1. Kurzfassung der Leitlinien des European Resuscitation Council 2025. Notfall Rettungsmed 2025.
  2. Summaries of product characteristics of authorised products – product and section for each dose in the app.