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.
Lecture Overview: 1  Numbness in hands is usually caused by irritation or compression of a nerve in the arms, hands, or fingers. 2  Repetitive movements can put pressure on the nerves of the wrist and elbow, causing numbness, tingling, or pain. Repetitive movements can put pressure on the nerves of the wrist and elbow, causing numbness, tingling, or pain. 2  Certain movements can inflame the tendons, which also can put pressure on the nerves. 3  Most conditions are treated initially with simple measures, such as a splint or brace.