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Regivell

Regivell

bupivacaine

Manufacturer:

Novell Pharma

Distributor:

DKLL

Marketer:

Genemax Healthcare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Bupivacaine HCl
Indications/Uses
Spinal anesth for urological & lower limb surgery lasting 2-3 hr, abdominal surgery lasting 45-60 min.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Urological & lower limb surgery 1.5-3 mL. Abdominal surgery 2-4 mL.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to local anesth of amide type. Septicemia. Serious CNS disease eg, meningitis, poliomyelitis & cranial haemorrhage. Pyrogenic infection of the skin at or adjacent to puncture site. Severe shock. Coagulation disorder or ongoing anticoagulant treatment.
Special Precautions
Hypotension, bradycardia. Paralysis of intercostals muscles. Consider preloading the circulation w/ crystalloidal or colloidal soln & treat w/ ephedrine IV, repeat as necessary. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Myocardial depression, hypotension, decreased cardiac output, bradycardia, ventricular arrhythmia; restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness merging into unconsciousness & resp arrest; high or total spinal block, paralysis of lower extremities.
Drug Interactions
Combination w/ CNS depressants. Concurrent use w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, azole antimycotic (ketoconazole), PIs (ritonavir), macrolides (erythromycin), Ca channel antagonists (verapamil) & CYP1A2 inhibitors eg, furafylline, clarithromycin.
MIMS Class
Anaesthetics - Local & General
ATC Classification
N01BB01 - bupivacaine ; Belongs to the class of amides. Used as local anesthetics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Regivell inj 5 mg/mL
Packing/Price
4 mL x 5 × 1's
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