Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection Benefits & Uses

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Local Anesthesia

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection is used -

Severe

Slow heart rate (pulse)

Moderate

Decreased blood pressure

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Paresthesia
Dizziness

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Bupivacaine will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Bupivacaine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Bupivacaine is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Bupivacaine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Bupivacaine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Bupivacaine on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection with Other Drugs

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection

Is this Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection for mental disorders.

No

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection

Consumption of alcohol and Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 367

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Exparel (bupivacaine

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sensorcaine® (bupivacaine hydrochloride)

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% Injection