Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Uses
Bupivacaine is generally used in treatment for local anesthesia.
Side effects
Decreased blood pressure
Dizziness
High blood pressure
Inability to empty the urinary bladder
Nausea
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Slow heart rate
Vomiting
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Bupivacaine is a local anesthetic. It makes the condition better by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain to decrease the sensation of pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Bupivacaine a controlled substance, narcotic, steroid, opioid, or neurolytic agent? Bupivacaine is not a controlled substance, narcotic, steroid, opioid or neurolytic agent. Bupivacaine is a local anesthetic
Q. Is Bupivacaine the same as Marcaine or lidocaine? Marcaine is the trade name of Bupivacaine. Bupivacaine and lidocaine belongs to same class of drugs, however they differ in their some of the properties like duration of action and side effects
Q. Is Bupivacaine addictive? Bupivacaine is not an addictive drug
Q. Does Bupivacaine cause respiratory depression? Bupivacaine can cause respiratory depression if used in head or neck area
Q. How long does Bupivacaine take to work? Bupivacaine generally takes 5-10 min to work and lasts for about 4-8 hours
Q. How long does Bupivacaine spinal or epidural injection last? However the onset and duration depends on individual taking the medicine and method of injection.
Expert Advice
Do not drive or operate machinery as Bupivacaine injection can cause sleepiness.Consult your doctor if you are on controlled sodium diet since it contains sodium; have respiratory, heart, kidney, liver problems or stomach tumor; swollen stomach due to excess fluid or have fluid in lungs; decreased blood volume.Seek immediate medical attention if you feel dizzy, light headed, numbness of lips, tongue and around mouth, problem with sight or hearing after injection of Bupivacaine.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-900694 Product Description: Bupicain Heavy 4 ml Injection is manufactured by Themis Medicare Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.