Brand name: Marcain Spinal Heavy TM
Active ingredients: bupivacaine + glucose
What it is used for
Indications as at 6 April 2004: Marcain 0.5% and Marcain Spinal 0.5% Heavy are indicated for the production of spinal anaesthesia. Marcain 0.5% is suitable for lower limb surgery lasting 3 - 4 hours where muscle relaxation is desired or needed. Marcain Spinal 0.5% Heavy is suitable for abdominal surgery lasting 45 - 60 minutes and urological and lower limb surgery lasting 2 - 3 hours.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intrathecal.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
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Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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Reporting side effects
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