About bupivacaine liposomal
Liposomal local anesthetic
Used for
- Local pain relief after surgery, by infiltration into the surgical site.
- Nerve block to reduce pain after certain operations.
Usual adult dose
Varies by procedure and administration method; a clinician gives a single dose into the surgical site or around a nerve.
Usual dose in children
Not established for children under 6 years; selected nerve blocks may be used from age 6.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
Important warnings
- For administration by trained healthcare professionals only; not for intravenous use.
- Can cause serious heart or nervous system toxicity if injected into a blood vessel.
- Numbness or reduced sensation can last for several days.
- Use with other local anesthetics may increase toxicity risk.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically needed; adequate pregnancy safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk; consider potential effects on the infant.
Interactions
- Other local anesthetics can increase the risk of toxic effects.
- Avoid additional local anesthetics for 96 hours after administration unless directed by a clinician.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.