Bupivacaine and Metronidazole Oral, Intravenous

• Generic Name: bupivacaine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Marcaine HCl, Marcaine Spinal, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine-MPF, Sensorcaine-MPF Spinal, Bupivacaine Fisiopharma, Bupivacaine Spinal, Marcaine, Marcaine Preservative Free, P-Care M, ReadySharp Bupivacaine

Bupivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks nerve impulses in your body.

Bupivacaine is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic.

Bupivacaine is given as an epidural injection into the spinal column to produce numbness during labor, surgery, or certain medical procedures.

Bupivacaine is also used as an anesthetic for dental procedures.

Bupivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: metronidazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Flagyl, MetroGel, FIRST Metronidazole, Flagyl 375

Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections in different areas of the body. The extended-release tablets are used to treat women with vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis).

Metronidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, metronidazole will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Metronidazole is available only with your doctor's prescription.