Bupivac Heavy Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Bupivac Heavy Injection is a prescription medication used as a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area. This medicine can also be useful in the relief of pain, e.g. during labor.
Bupivac Heavy Injection is used to stop pain being felt during medical tests, surgeries or in labour during birth
Bupivac Heavy Injection is used to stop pain being felt during medical tests, surgeries or in labour during birth
Uses of Bupivac Heavy Injection
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Benefits of Bupivac Heavy Injection
In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Bupivac Heavy Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.
Side effects of Bupivac Heavy Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bupivac Heavy
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Slow heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
- High blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Urinary retention
How to use Bupivac Heavy Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bupivac Heavy Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bupivac Heavy Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bupivac Heavy Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bupivac Heavy Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Bupivac Heavy Injection may cause numbness to certain areas of the body for about 2-4 hours after having it. You should wait for the effect to wear off as this may affect your ability to drive
Bupivac Heavy Injection may cause numbness to certain areas of the body for about 2-4 hours after having it. You should wait for the effect to wear off as this may affect your ability to drive
Kidney
CAUTION
Bupivac Heavy Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bupivac Heavy Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bupivac Heavy Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bupivac Heavy Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Bupivac Heavy Injection is given as an injection by the healthcare professional.
- It may affect your concentration or make you feel sleepy, so avoid driving or using tools or machines until the next day.
- Consult your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, problem with sight or hearing or numbness around lips, tongue and mouth.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amide derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Local anaesthetic (Amides)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Bupivac Heavy Injection an opioid or narcotic?
No, Bupivac Heavy Injection is neither an opioid nor a narcotic. Bupivac Heavy Injection is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as local anesthetics. It helps prevent pain which occurs during and after a surgery. The effect of the medicine lasts for over a long period of time, thus aiding in recovery too. Bupivac Heavy Injection works on your body only in the treated area, unlike opioids that work on the whole body.
How does Bupivac Heavy Injection work?
Bupivac Heavy Injection works by numbing that area on your body where a surgery has been performed. Bupivac Heavy Injection slowly releases a local anesthetic medication into that area, thus providing effective long-lasting pain relief.
Will I need other medicines other than Bupivac Heavy Injection for pain relief?
Yes, your doctor may prescribe some other pain relieving medicines alongwith Bupivac Heavy Injection for effective pain management. Due to this, you will need lower doses of the different medicines you are taking. Additionally, this will also reduce the chances of developing side effects of a particular medicine because of the lower doses.
Is Ropivacaine safer than Bupivac Heavy Injection?
Ropivacaine is a left isomer of Bupivac Heavy Injection. Yes, Ropivacaine is comparatively safer than Bupivac Heavy Injection. There are less toxic effects of ropivacaine on the heart and central nervous system as compared to Bupivac Heavy Injection. Hence, it is considered as a safer option.
What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?
Our nervous system is more sensitive to the effects of local anesthetics than any other system of the human body. In case of local anesthesia toxicity one may experience tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears), blurred vision, dizziness, tongue paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and circumoral numbness (numbness around the eyes). Consult your doctor if the symptoms bothers you.
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Address: 12, R. C. Patel Industrial Estate, Akota, Baroda - 390 020., INDIA
Country of origin: India
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