About levobupiva caine
Long-acting local anaesthetic
Used for
- Local or regional anaesthesia during surgery
- Pain relief after surgery
- Epidural anaesthesia during childbirth
Usual adult dose
Given by injection by a clinician; dose depends on the procedure, route, and patient.
Usual dose in children
Dose is weight-based and depends on the procedure; administered by trained clinicians.
Common side effects
- Low blood pressure
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Slow heart rate
Important warnings
- Can cause seizures or dangerous heart rhythm problems if absorbed or injected into a blood vessel.
- Requires monitoring and immediate access to resuscitation equipment.
- Use caution with heart, liver, or nervous system problems.
- Only for administration by trained healthcare professionals.
Pregnancy
May be used for procedures including epidural pain relief in childbirth when clinically appropriate; clinician assessment is needed.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may enter breast milk; clinically significant effects in infants are unlikely after usual local use.
Interactions
- Other local anaesthetics can increase toxic effects.
- Medicines affecting heart rhythm may increase risk of abnormal rhythms.
- Class III antiarrhythmics, such as amiodarone, require caution.
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