Brand name: Ropivacaine 0.5% (Kabi)
Ropivacaine 0.5% (Kabi) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) ropivacaine. On this page you will find out more about Ropivacaine 0.5% (Kabi), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: ropivacaine
Information for medicine and pack size:
Ropivacaine 0.5% (Kabi) 50 mg/10 mL injection solution, 5 x 10 mL ampoules
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
Surgical anaesthesia (adults and children over 12 years of age); epidural block for surgery including caesarean section; intrathecal anaesthesia; field block (minor nerve block and infiltration); major nerve block. Analgesia (adults and children over 12 years of age); continuous epidural infusion or intermittent bolus epidural administration for analgesia in postoperative pain or labour pain; field block (minor nerve block and infiltration); continuous peripheral nerve block infusion or intermittent injections for post operative pain management; continuous wound infusion for postoperative pain management (adults only). Analgesia (children aged 0 - 12 years); caudal epidural block in neonates (> 37 weeks gestation and over 2500 g weight), infants and children up to and including 12 years. continous epidural infusion in infants (> 30 days and over 2500 g weight) and children up to and including 12 years; peripheral nerve block in children aged 1 up to and including 12 years. For peri- and postoperative pain management. There are no safety or efficacy data to support the use of ropivacaine hydrochloride for analgesia for longer than 72 hours. (Data for peripheral nerve block administered as a continuous peripheral infusion or intermittent injections and for continuous wound infusion support the use for up to 48 hours only).
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Clear solution |
| Dosage Form | Injection, solution |
| Route of administration | Epidural |
| Medicine schedule |
5 x 10 mL ampoules: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Ampoule |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Do not Freeze,Do not Refrigerate |
| Life time | 36 Months |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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