Ropivacaine 0.2% (Kabi)™

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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).

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Do not Freeze; Do not Refrigerate

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Epidural
• Clear solution

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 5 x 10 mL ampoules

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: ropivacaine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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