Generic Name
BupivacainePacks Price
- Inj 0.5 %( 007268): 10 Ampx10 ml: 184.25: 216.77
- Sp Inj 7.5 mg (025856): 5 Ampx2 ml: 172.82: 203.32
Bupicain
Therapeutic Group
AnaestheticIndication Dosage
Surgical Anaesthesia, Lumbar Epidural Block:
By Regional Administration:
- Adult: 75-150 Mg, Dose Administered Using A 5 Mg/ml (0.5%) Solution
Surgical Anaesthesia, Field Block:
By Regional Administration:
- Adult: Up To 150 Mg, Dose Administered Using A 2.5 Mg/ml (0.25%) Or 5 Mg/ml (0.5%) Solution
Surgical Anaesthesia, Thoracic Epidural Block:
By Thoracic Epidural:
- Adult: 12.5-50 Mg, Dose Administered Using A 2.5 Mg/ml (0.25%) Or 5 Mg/ml (0.5%) Solution
- Children (up To 10 Yr): Using 0.25% Solution, Up To Lower Thoracic (t10) 0.3-0.4 Mu Kg, Up To Mid-thoracic (t6) 0.4-0.8 Ml/kg
Surgical Anaesthesia, Caudal Epidural Block:
By Regional Administration:
- Adult: 50-150 Mg, Dose Administered Using A 2.5 Mg/ml (0.25%) Or 5 Mg/ml (0.5%) Solution
Surgical Anaesthesia, Major Nerve Block:
By Regional Administration:
- Adult: 50-175 Mg, Dose Administered Using 5 Mg/ml (0.5%) Solution
Acute Pain, Intra-articular Block:
By Intra-Articular Inj:
- Adult: Up To 100 Mg, Dose Administered Using A 2.5 Mg/ml (0.25%) Solution; When Co-administered With Bupivacaine By Another Route, Total Max. 150mg
Acute Pain, Thoracic Epidural Block:
By Continuous Epidural Infusion:
- Adult: 6.3-18.8 Mg/hour, Dose Administered Using A 1.25 Mg/ml (0.125%) Or 2.5 Mg/ml (0.25%) Solution; Maximum 400 Mg Per Day
Acute Pain, Labour:
By Continuous Epidural Infusion:
- Adult: 6.25-12.5 Mg/hour, Dose Administered Using A 1.25 Mg/ml (0.125%) Solution; Maximum 400 Mg Per Day
Acute Pain, Lumbar Epidural Block:
By Lumbar Epidural:
- Adult: Initially 15-37.5 Mg, Then 15-37.5 Mg, Repeated When Required At Intervals Of At Least 30 Minutes, Dose Administered By Intermittent Injection Using A 2.5 Mg/ml (0.25%) Solution, Alternatively (by Continuous Epidural Infusion) 12.5-18.8 Mg/hour, Dose Administered Using A 1.25 Mg/ml (0.125%) Or 2.5 Mg/ml (0.25%) Solution; Maximum 400 Mg Per Day
Acute Pain, Field Block:
By Regional Administration:
- Adult: Up To 150 Mg, Dose Administered Using A 2.5 Mg/ml (0.25%) Solution
Content
- Spinal Inj 0.75%: Per ml: Bupivacaine Hci 7.5mg (0.75%); 2 ml Amp
- Inj 0.5%: Per ml: Bupivacaine 5mg (0.5%); 4 ml, 10 ml & 20 ml Amp.
- Inj 0.25%: Per ml: Bupivacaine 2.5mg (0.25%); 20 ml Vial
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
- Local Anaesthetic
Contra Indications
- Application To The Middle Ear (can Cause Ototoxicity), Avoid Injection Into Infected Tissues Or Inflamed Tissues And Damaged Skin, Complete Heart Block. Children Below 12 Years Not Recommended,
Precautions
- Application To The Middle Ear (can Cause Ototoxicity), Avoid Injection Into Infected Tissues Or Inflamed Tissues And Damaged Skin, Complete Heart Block. Children Below 12 Years Not Recommended,
Lactation
- Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Arrhythmias
- Blurred Vision
- Cardiac Arrest
- Convulsions
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Feeling Of Inebriation
- Headache
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle Twitching
- Myocardial Depression (resulting In Hypotension And Bradycardia)
- Nausea
- Numbness Of The Tongue And Perioral Region
- Paraesthesia (including Sensations Of Hot And Cold)
- Peripheral Vasodilatation (resulting In Hypotension And Bradycardia)
- Restlessness
- Tinnitus
- Transient Excitation (followed By Depression With Drowsiness
- Respiratory Failure
- Unconsciousness
- And Coma)
- Tremors
- Vomiting
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif