Bupivacaine Injection and Proleukin

• 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 injection is used to numb an area of your body during surgery or other procedures, childbirth, or dental work. It is a local anesthetic.

Bupivacaine injection causes a loss of feeling and prevents pain by blocking signals at the nerve endings. It does not cause a loss of consciousness.

Bupivacaine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: aldesleukin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Proleukin

Proleukin is a cancer medication that interferes with tumor growth.

Proleukin is used to treat kidney cancer or skin cancer than has spread to other parts of the body.

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