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Bupivacaine Injection and Ropivacaine Injection

Determining the interaction of Bupivacaine Injection and Ropivacaine Injection and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Bupivacaine Injection <> Ropivacaine Injection
Relevance: 06.08.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Using ropivacaine together with bupivacaine may increase the effects of ropivacaine. This can cause extreme drowsiness, ringing in your ears, blurred vision, fainting, seizure (convulsions), weak or shallow breathing, or breathing that stops. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

MONITOR: The effect of ropivacaine may be additive when used concomitantly with other amide type local anesthetics.

MANAGEMENT: Use caution if these drugs are coadministered.

References
  • "Product Information. Naropin (ropivacaine)." Astra USA, Westborough, MA.
Bupivacaine Injection

Generic Name: bupivacaine

Brand name: Marcaine HCl, Marcaine Spinal, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine-MPF, Sensorcaine-MPF Spinal, Bupivacaine Fisiopharma, Bupivacaine Spinal, Marcaine, Marcaine Preservative Free, P-Care M, ReadySharp Bupivacaine

Synonyms: Bupivacaine (Injection), Bupivacaine

Ropivacaine Injection

Generic Name: ropivacaine

Brand name: Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV, Naropin Novaplus

Synonyms: Ropivacaine

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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