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Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Bupivacaine Injection is indicated for the production of local or regional anaesthesia and analgesia in individuals as follows:
Surgical anaesthesia
- Epidural block for surgery
- Field block (minor and major nerve blocks and infiltration).
Analgesia
- Continuous epidural infusion or intermittent bolus epidural administration for analgesia in post operative pain or labour pain.
- Field block (minor nerve block amd infiltration).
The choice of 2 strengths, 0.25% and 0.5%, makes it possible to vary the degree of motor blockade.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Bupivacaine Injection is indicated for the production of local or regional anaesthesia and analgesia in individuals as follows:
Surgical anaesthesia
- Epidural block for surgery
- Field block (minor and major nerve blocks and infiltration).
Analgesia
- Continuous epidural infusion or intermittent bolus epidural administration for analgesia in post operative pain or labour pain.
- Field block (minor nerve block amd infiltration).
The choice of 2 strengths, 0.25% and 0.5%, makes it possible to vary the degree of motor blockade.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Bupivacaine Injection is indicated for the production of local or regional anaesthesia and analgesia in individuals as follows:
Surgical anaesthesia
- Epidural block for surgery
- Field block (minor and major nerve blocks and infiltration).
Analgesia
- Continuous epidural infusion or intermittent bolus epidural administration for analgesia in post operative pain or labour pain.
- Field block (minor nerve block amd infiltration).
The choice of 2 strengths, 0.25% and 0.5%, makes it possible to vary the degree of motor blockade.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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