bupicain injection
What is bupicain injection used for?
Anawin Heavy 5mg Injection (Bupivacaine) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Bupivacaine (0.25%), which Blocks sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, inhibiting nerve impulse conduct. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Bupivacaine
- Manufacturer: Themis Medicare Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bupicain injection Uses & Benefits
Spinal anesthesia for lower abdominal, pelvic, and lower limb surgeries; epidural anesthesia; peripheral nerve blocks.
Off-label uses: Intra-articular injection for postoperative pain; intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Bupivacaine |
| Brand Name | Anawin Heavy 5mg Injection |
| Manufacturer | Themis Medicare Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Local anaesthetic (Amides) |
| Route of Administration | Intrathecal (spinal), epidural, peripheral nerve block. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light; do not freeze. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Blocks sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, inhibiting nerve impulse conduction.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bupicain injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bupicain injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Back pain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Cardiac arrest
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Respiratory depression
- Anaphylaxis
- Spinal hematoma
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic dermatitis
- Methhemoglobinemia
- Peripheral nerve injury
- Arachnoiditis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Class I antiarrhythmics | Major | Increased risk of cardiac toxicity |
| CYP3A4 inhibitors | Major | Increased bupivacaine levels |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Reduced hepatic clearance |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Additive CNS depression |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Class I antiarrhythmics
- Other local anesthetics
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- Antihypertensives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ranitidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase CNS depression; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to bupivacaine or amide anesthetics, severe hypotension, complete heart block, spinal deformities, infection at injection site.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, level of anesthesia, CNS status, cardiac monitoring.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Discontinue injection; administer oxygen, IV fluids, vasopressors; treat seizures with benzodiazepines; manage cardiac toxicity with lipid emulsion therapy.
โฐ Missed Dose
Not applicable; administered by healthcare professional.
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๐ Substitutes for bupicain injection
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Bupivacaine (0.25%)):
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levo anawin 0.25% injectionNeon Laboratories Ltd โน41.25 9.3% CHEAPER
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sensorcaine 0.25% injectionAstraZeneca โน54.00 18.7% COSTLIER
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bupidural 0.25% injectionCachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน59.00 29.7% COSTLIER
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anawin 0.25% injectionNeon Laboratories Ltd โน59.16 30.1% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.