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| Active Ingredient | BUPIVACAINE |
| Therapeutic Class | LOCAL ANESTHETICS |
| Indications |
Used in epidural analgesia. Especially in obstetrics. Contraindicated in intraveneous regional anesthesia (Bier's block). 0.75% solution is contra-indicated for epidural block in obstetrics. |
| Caution | Highly toxic effects include convulsions, respiratory and cardiac arrest in overdose. |
| Dose Range | Maximum dose of 150-175mg in a 4 hour period. High therapeutic index. |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |