Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Bupivacaine Hydrochloride; Generic name: BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: A-S Medication Solutions.
| Brand name | Bupivacaine Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | A-S Medication Solutions |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bupivacaine hydrochloride injection is indicated in adults for the production of local or regional anesthesia or analgesia for surgery, oral surgery procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and for obstetrical procedures. Specific concentrations and presentations of bupivacaine hydrochloride injection are recommended for each type of block indicated to produce local or regional anesthesia or analgesia [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Limitations of Use Not all blocks are indicated for use with bupivacaine hydrochloride injection given clinically significant risks associated with use [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Contraindications (4) , Warnin |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Not for intrathecal use. ( 2.1 ) Avoid use of solutions containing antimicrobial preservatives (i.e., multiple-dose vials) for epidural or caudal anesthesia. ( 2.1 , 5.4 ) See full prescribing information for: - Recommended concentrations and dosages of bupivacaine hydrochloride injection according to type of block. ( 2.2 ) - Additional dosage and administration information pertaining to use in epidural anesthesia and use in ophthalmic surgery. ( 2.3 , 2.6 ) 2.1 Impor |
| Warnings | WARNING: RISK OF CARDIAC ARREST WITH USE OF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN OBSTETRICAL ANESTHESIA There have been reports of cardiac arrest with difficult resuscitation or death during use of bupivacaine hydrochloride for epidural anesthesia in obstetrical patients. In most cases, this has followed use of the 0.75% (7.5 mg/mL) concentration. Resuscitation has been difficult or impossible despite apparently adequate preparation and appropriate management. Cardiac arrest has occurred after convulsio |
| Active ingredient(s) | BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | PERINEURAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1091d4d8-5dad-46e1-8f26-7bc0c5dd833f |