BRAND NAME: Lomotil, Lofene, Lonox. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lomotil is a combination of two drugs, diphenoxylate and atropine. It is used to treat acute diarrhea (diarrhea of limited duration). Diphenoxylate is a man-made narcotic chemically related to meperidine (Demerol).
Causes of Numbness in Fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome: damage to the nerves in the arm can cause the fingers to become numb or experience a tingling sensation. A common cause of this nerve damage is carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes a nerve to become pinched between the ulna and radius in the arm.
Numb hands and tingling in the hands can be caused by diseases of the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis, stroke, and other disorders of the brain and spinal cord may sometimes cause numbness in the forearm and hand.Other diseases can affect the nerves in the upper limb, causing numbness, tingling, burning.ESCRIPTION. Although carpal tunnel syndrome is common, it is not the only cause of numbness, tingling, and pain in the forearm and hand. CAUSES. Although carpal tunnel syndrome is common, it is not the only cause of numbness, tingling, and pain in the forearm and hand.