Bupivacaine

Bupivacaine is an anesthetic. It is used to reduce feeling in a particular area. This medication is administered by injecting it around the nerve area or into the spinal column. This medication induces a feeling of numbness. It starts doing its work within 15 minutes and the effect lasts for about 2-8 hours.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as drowsiness, ringing feeling in the ears, twitching of the muscle, low blood pressure, problems with vision and irregular heartbeat. If your reactions persist or become worse over time contact your health care provider as soon as possible.

Before using this medication you should notify your doctor if: you have blood clotting/bleeding/kidney/liver disorder, you have anemia, tingling sensation, back pain, high or low blood pressure, arthritis, headache that has been caused by a surgical procedure, you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Bupivacaine, you are taking any medication, you are pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The dosage for this medication should be determined by the doctor based on your current condition and age. The usual dose in adults for anesthesia is 175 mg sometimes given as a single dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Paresthesia (Tingling Or Pricking Sensation)

• Slow Heart Rate

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Dizziness

• Inability To Empty The Urinary Bladder

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Vomiting

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Levo anawin 0.25% injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Bupivacaine, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Bupivacaine as ingredient

• Anawin Heavy 5Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Anawin 0.5% Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Levo Anawin 0.25% Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Anawin 0.25% Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Bupitroy 0.5Mg Injection

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Bupicain Heavy 80Mg Injection

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Buloc H 20Mg Injection

  Celon Laboratories Ltd

• Bupicain 5Mg Injection

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Numbcaine Heavy 20Mg Injection

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Levo Anawin 0.5% Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

Bupivacaine is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium influx into nerve cells and prevents depolarization by binding to the sodium channels. It binds to the prostaglandin E2 receptors and inhibits the prostaglandins production and reduces fever, inflammation, and hyperalgesia.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.

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