About bupivacain e hcl
Amide local anaesthetic
Used for
- Local or regional anaesthesia for surgery and procedures
- Epidural anaesthesia and pain relief
- Nerve blocks for acute pain
Usual adult dose
Varies by procedure and injection site; given by trained clinicians using the lowest effective dose.
Usual dose in children
Dose depends on age, weight, procedure and injection site; specialist calculation required.
Common side effects
- Low blood pressure
- Nausea or vomiting
- Numbness or weakness
- Dizziness
Important warnings
- Accidental injection into a blood vessel can cause seizures or serious heart problems.
- Use only where staff and equipment are available to manage severe reactions.
- Avoid injection into inflamed or infected areas.
- Dose and formulation depend on the intended route and procedure.
Pregnancy
May be used for anaesthesia when clinically needed; use depends on the procedure and clinical assessment.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may pass into breast milk; clinically significant effects are unlikely after usual local use.
Interactions
- Other local anaesthetics may increase toxic effects.
- Some medicines that affect heart rhythm can increase cardiac risks.
- Certain medicines that slow bupivacaine breakdown may increase its effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.