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Bupicain Heavy 80Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Themis Medicare Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Bupivacaine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Bupicain Heavy 80Mg Injection

Bupicain Heavy 80Mg Injection 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 Bupicain Heavy 80Mg Injection, 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.

    What are the side effects of Bupicain Heavy 80Mg Injection ?

    • 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.

    Key highlights of Bupicain Heavy 80Mg Injection

    • 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.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • 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.

    How does this medication work?

    Bupicain Heavy 80Mg Injection 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.

      References

      • Bupivacaine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/bupivacaine

      • Bupivacaine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00297

      • BUPIVACAINE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=BUPIVACAINE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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