Bupivacaine

Bupivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic. Bupivacaine is given as an epidural injection into the spinal column to produce numbness during labor, surgery, or certain medical procedures . Bupivacaine is also used as an anesthetic for dental procedures. Bupivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Bupivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic. Bupivacaine is given as an epidural injection into the spinal column to produce numbness during labor, surgery, or certain medical procedures . Bupivacaine is also used as an anesthetic for dental procedures. Bupivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine, or if you've ever had: anemia (lack of red blood cells); kidney or liver disease ; a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; syphilis, polio, a brain or spinal cord tumor; numbness or tingling; chronic back pain, headache caused by surgery; low or high blood pressure ; abnormal curvature of the spine; or arthritis. It is not known whether bupivacaine will harm an unborn baby. If you are not receiving bupivacaine during childbirth, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, red rash, itching; sneezing, difficulty breathing; severe dizziness, vomiting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your caregivers at once if you have any of these serious side effects: feeling anxious, restless, confused, dizzy, drowsy, or like you might pass out; ringing in your ears, problems with speech or vision; metallic taste in your mouth, numbness or tingling around your mouth; muscle twitching , tremors, seizure (convulsions); weak or shallow breathing; fast heart rate , gasping, feeling unusually hot; slow heart rate , weak pulse; or little or no urination. Seek medical attention right away if you develop a serious condition called methemoglobinemia. Symptoms include headache, fast heartbeats, shortness of breath , feeling tired or light-headed, or skin that looks pale, gray, or blue-colored. Common side effects include: weakness, long-lasting numbness or tingling; feeling restless or drowsy; tremors; headache, blurred vision; fast or slow heartbeats; breathing problems; chills or shivering; back pain; or nausea, vomiting. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine. Some epidural numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes such as sexual function, bowel or bladder control, and movement or feeling in your legs or feet. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of nerve damage from bupivacaine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine. Some epidural numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes such as sexual function, bowel or bladder control, and movement or feeling in your legs or feet. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of nerve damage from bupivacaine.

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Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially: an antidepressant or antipsychotic medication; anti-nausea medicine such as prochlorperazine (Compazine) or promethazine (Phenergan); blood pressure medicine --carteolol, carvedilol , labetalol, nadolol, propranolol , sotalol, timolol; a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven); ergot medicine -- dihydroergotamine , ergotamine , ergonovine, methylergonovine ; or an MAO inhibitor -- isocarboxazid , linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine , and others. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect bupivacaine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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