Bupivacaine Spinal Heavy (Aborns) TM
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Active ingredients: bupivacaine + glucose
Pack: Bupivacaine Spinal Heavy (Aborns) intrathecal injection, 5 x 4 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BUPIVACAINE ABORNS SPINAL 0.5% HEAVY bupivacaine hydrochloride 20 mg/4 mL solution for injection ampouleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
BUPIVACAINE ABORNS SPINAL 0.5% HEAVY is indicated for the production of spinal anaesthesia. BUPIVACAINE ABORNS 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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intrathecal
- clear, colourless solution for injection
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5 ampoules pack
Reporting side effects
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