Bupivacaine liposome and Sucralfate Suspension

• Generic Name: bupivacaine liposome
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Exparel

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

Bupivacaine liposome is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic to numb an area of your body for a minor surgery such as bunion removal or hemorrhoid surgery.

Bupivacine liposome is also used as a nerve block after surgery on your shoulder or upper arm, to provide pain relief to the area.

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

• Generic Name: sucralfate
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Carafate

Sucralfate is used short-term (up to 8 weeks) to treat an active duodenal ulcer.

Sucralfate works mainly in the lining of the stomach and is not highly absorbed into the body. sucralfate adheres to ulcer sites and protects them from acids, enzymes, and bile salts.

Sucralfate can heal an active ulcer, but it will not prevent future ulcers from occurring.

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