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Bupivacaine Hydrochloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: MARCAINE
Strength: 0.25 % | Form: Solution For Injection
Price in UAE: AED 1041.60
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Bupivacaine Hydrochloride

Class:| Local anesthetic (amide type). Use:| Local or regional anesthesia for surgical, obstetrical, or diagnostic procedures. Adult dose:| Varies by procedure; typically 5-20 mL (12.5-50 mg) for epidural block. Pediatric dose:| Dosage varies by age, weight, and procedure; consult specific guidelines. Side effects:| Hypotension, bradycardia, nausea, dizziness, CNS effects (e.g., seizures), allergic reactions. Contraindications:| Hypersensitivity to bupivacaine or other amide-type anest

Drug Class

| Local anesthetic (amide type).

Uses & Indications

| Local or regional anesthesia for surgical, obstetrical, or diagnostic procedures.

Storage Requirements

| Store at 20°C to 25°C (

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Pfizer Inc., U.S.A

Package Size

10 ml X 10's

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 1041.60

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| Varies by procedure; typically 5-20 mL (12.5-50 mg) for epidural block.

Pediatric Dose

| Dosage varies by age, weight, and procedure; consult specific guidelines.

Side Effects

| Hypotension, bradycardia, nausea, dizziness, CNS effects (e.g., seizures), allergic reactions.

Contraindications & Precautions

| Hypersensitivity to bupivacaine or other amide-type anesthetics; severe hypotension.

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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