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Ropivacaine
Latest prescription information about Ropivacaine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Ropivacaine
Pronunciation : roe-PI-va-kane
Trade Name(s):
International- Naropin. This medication is a local anesthetic agent, prescribed for acute pain management and for blocking the generation and conduction of nerve impulses that send signal to the brain. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Dosage is based on patient’s condition and response to therapy. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, administered by a healthcare provider in the epidural space of the spine or around peripheral nerves. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of allergies, liver, kidney, heart diseases, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common- Low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, slow heart rate, fever, chills, pain, postoperative complications, stuffy nose, reduced sensation, anemia, tingling, headache, itching and back pain. Central Nervous System- Change in speaking ability, numbness, mental/mood changes and dizziness. Heart- Chest Pain and irregular heart beat. Skin - Itching. Eye- Blurred vision. Gastrointestinal- Nausea and vomiting. Genitourinary- Absence of urination and urine retention. * A test dose is recommended prior to this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (20-25° C) and keep away from light. |
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