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Bupivacaine Hydrochloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: BUPICAIN
Strength: 0.5 % | Form: Solution For Injection
Price in UAE: AED 600.00
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Bupivacaine Hydrochloride

Class: | Local anesthetic Use: | Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is used for local or regional anesthesia, including infiltration anesthesia, nerve blocks, and epidural anesthesia for surgical procedures and pain management. Adult dose: | Typical adult dosing for infiltration is 5 to 10 mL of 0.5% solution; for epidural anesthesia, 10 to 20 mL may be used depending on the procedure and patient condition. Pediatric dose: | Pediatric dosing varies by age and weight; generally, 0.25 to 0.5 mL/kg ma

Drug Class

Local anesthetic

Uses & Indications

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is used for local or regional anesthesia, including infiltration anesthesia, nerve blocks, and epidural anesthesia for surgical procedures and pain management.

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F) away from light; do not freeze.

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Laboratoire Aguettant, FRANCE

Package Size

5ml Ampoule x 10

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 600.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Typical adult dosing for infiltration is 5 to 10 mL of 0.5% solution; for epidural anesthesia, 10 to 20 mL may be used depending on the procedure and patient condition.

Pediatric Dose

Pediatric dosing varies by age and weight; generally, 0.25 to 0.5 mL/kg may be used for infiltration, with a maximum of 2.5 mg/kg for regional blocks.

Side Effects

Common side effects include local irritation, numbness, tingling, dizziness, headache, and hypotension.

Contraindications & Precautions

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to bupivacaine or other amide-type local anesthetics, and in areas of infection or inflammation.

Important Warnings

Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, hepatic impairment, or in those receiving other local anesthetics; risk of systemic toxicity; monitor for signs of overdose or allergic reactions.

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride available in UAE pharmacies:

BEMEVAX 5 mg/ml Solution For Injection BUPICAIN 0.5 % Solution For Injection BUPIVACAINE 0.5 % Intrathecal Injection BUPIVACAINE (HCL) Preservative-free 7.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection BUPIVACAINE AGUETTANT 0.25 % Solution For Injection BUPIVACAINE AGUETTANT 0.5 % Solution For Injection BUPIVACAINE HCL 0.25 % Solution For Injection BUPIVACAINE HCL 0.5 % Solution For Injection BUPIVACAINE SPINAL 0.5 % Solution For Injection MARCAINE 0.25 % Solution For Injection

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See also: Other Local anesthetic medicines available in UAE pharmacies

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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