ROPIVACAINE

Overview

ROPIVACAINE is a Schedule H drug.
Ropivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain. Ropivacaine is used as a local (in only one area) anesthesia for a spinal block, also called an epidural. The medication is used to provide anesthesia during a surgery or C-section, or to ease labor pains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

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. A test dose is recommended prior to this medication.

Common Side-Effects

ROPIVACAINE : Urinary Retention, Anemia, Fever, Back Pain, Difficulty Urinating, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chills, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Blurred Vision

Technical Classification

ROPIVACAINE is categorized as: LOCAL INJECTABLE ANESTHETICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ROPIVACAINE as Ingredient

NAROPIN 2MG INJROPIVACAINE 2.0 MG
NAROPIN 7.5MG INJROPIVACAINE 7.5 MG
ROCAINE 100MG INJROPIVACAINE 100.0 MG
ROCAINE 10MG INJROPIVACAINE 10.0 MG
ROCAINE 5MG INJROPIVACAINE 5.0 MG
ROPICAINE 2MG INJROPIVACAINE 2.0 MG
ROPICAINE 5MG INJROPIVACAINE 5.0 MG
ROPIN 0.2% INJROPIVACAINE 0.2 %
ROPIN 0.5% INJROPIVACAINE 0.5 %
ROPIN 0.75% INJROPIVACAINE 0.75 %
ROPIN INJROPIVACAINE 0.5 %
ROPIZUVA 2MG INJROPIVACAINE 2.0 MG