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Bupivacaine Hydrochloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: BUPIVACAINE
Strength: 0.5 % | Form: Intrathecal Injection
Price in UAE: AED 149.50
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Bupivacaine Hydrochloride

Class:| Local anesthetic (amide type). Use:| Spinal anesthesia for surgical procedures. Adult dose:| 1.5 to 3 mL (7.5 to 15 mg) intrathecally, depending on the procedure and patient factors. Pediatric dose:| Not typically used in children for intrathecal administration; consult specialist guidelines. Side effects:| Hypotension, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, urinary retention. Contraindications:| Hypersensitivity to bupivacaine or amide-type local anesthetics, seve

Drug Class

| Local anesthetic (amide type).

Uses & Indications

| Spinal anesthesia for surgical procedures.

Storage Requirements

| Store at 20°C to 25

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Laboratoire Aguettant, FRANCE

Package Size

4ml Ampoule x 10

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 149.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| 1.5 to 3 mL (7.5 to 15 mg) intrathecally, depending on the procedure and patient factors.

Pediatric Dose

| Not typically used in children for intrathecal administration; consult specialist guidelines.

Side Effects

| Hypotension, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, urinary retention.

Contraindications & Precautions

| Hypersensitivity to bupivacaine or amide-type local anesthetics, severe hypotension, infection at injection site, bleeding disorders.

Important Warnings

Not available

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

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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