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Bupivacaine (rINN) (IPA: ) is a local anaesthetic drug belonging to the amino amide group. It is commonly marketed by AstraZeneca under various trade names including Marcain, Marcaine and Sensorcaine.

Clinical use


Indications

Bupivacaine is indicated for local anaesthesia including infiltration, nerve block, epidural and intrathecal anaesthesia. Bupivacaine is often administered by epidural injection prior to total hip arthroplasty. It is also commonly injected into surgical wound sites to reduce pain for up to 20 hours after surgery.

Bupivacaine is sometimes co-administered with adrenaline to prolong the duration of action, fentanyl for epidural analgesia, or glucose.

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