Bupidural 0.5% Injection 
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USED FOR:
Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
COMPOSITION:
Bupivacaine (0.5%)
Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Bupidural 0.5% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Bupidural 0.5% Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Bupidural 0.5% Injection may cause numbness to certain areas of the body for about 2-4 hours after having it. You should wait for the effect to wear off as this may affect your ability to drive
CAUTION
Bupidural 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bupidural 0.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Bupidural 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bupidural 0.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Bupidural Injection
Bupidural 0.5% Injection is used for local anesthesia.
How to use Bupidural Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bupidural Injection works
Bupidural 0.5% Injection works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Common Nausea, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Slow heart rate, Decreased blood pressure, Dizziness, Inability to empty the urinary bladder, Increased blood pressure, Vomiting.
Expert advice for Bupidural Injection
Do not drive or operate machinery as bupivacaine injection can cause sleepiness.Consult your doctor if you are on controlled sodium diet since it contains sodium; have respiratory, heart, kidney, liver problems or stomach tumor; swollen stomach due to excess fluid or have fluid in lungs; decreased blood volume.Seek immediate medical attention if you feel dizzy, light headed, numbness of lips, tongue and around mouth, problem with sight or hearing after injection of bupivacaine.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Q. Is Bupidural a controlled substance, narcotic, steroid, opioid, or neurolytic agent?
Bupidural is not a controlled substance, narcotic, steroid, opioid or neurolytic agent. Bupidural is a local anesthetic
Q. Is bupivacaine the same as Marcaine or lidocaine?
Marcaine is the trade name of bupivacaine. Bupivacaine and lidocaine belongs to same class of drugs, however they differ in their some of the properties like duration of action and side effects
Q. Is Bupidural addictive?
Bupidural is not an addictive drug
Q. Does Bupidural cause respiratory depression?
Bupidural can cause respiratory depression if used in head or neck area
Q. How long does Bupidural take to work?
Bupidural generally takes 5-10 min to work and lasts for about 4-8 hours
Q. How long does Bupidural spinal or epidural injection last?
However the onset and duration depends on individual taking the medicine and method of injection.
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