Ropicain Injection Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride
Used For
Anesthesia
How it works
Ropivacaine is a member of the amino amide class of local anesthetics and is supplied as the pure S-(-)-enantiomer. Local anesthetics block the generation and the conduction of nerve impulses, presumably by increasing the threshold for electrical excitation in the nerve, by slowing the propagation of the nerve impulse, and by reducing the rate of rise of the action potential. In general, the progression of anesthesia is related to the diameter, myelination and conduction velocity of affected nerve fibers. Clinically, the order of loss of nerve function is as follows: (1) pain, (2) temperature, (3) touch, (4) proprioception, and (5) skeletal muscle tone.
Ropicain Injection Usage And Safety
Dosage
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride
Side Effects
Hypertension , pyrexia , restlessness , GI upset , tremors , drowsiness .
Drug Interactions
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines : Other local anaesthetics - Strong pain killers, such as morphine or codeine - Drugs used to treat an uneven heart beat (arrhythmia), such as lidocaine and mexiletine. Your doctor needs to know about these medicines to be able to work out the correct dose of Ropivacaine for you .
Indication
It is indicated for the production of local or regional anesthesia for surgery and for acute pain management. Surgical Anesthesia : Epidural block for surgery including cesarean section; major nerve block; local infiltration . Acute Pain Management : Epidural continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, e.g., postoperative or labor; local infiltration .
When not to Use
It is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to ropivacaine or to any local anesthetic agent of the amide type.
Ropicain Injection Precautions
Precaution
Inform patients that use of local anesthetics may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly. Advise patients or caregivers to seek immediate medical attention if they or someone in their care experience the following signs or symptoms: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis); headache; rapid heart rate; shortness of breath; lightheadedness; or fatigue.
Ropicain Injection Warnings
Warning 1
Naropin should be administered in incremental doses. It is not recommended for emergency situations, where a fast onset of surgical anesthesia is necessary. Historically, pregnant patients were reported to have a high risk for cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac/circulatory arrest and death when 0.75% bupivacaine (another member of the amino amide class of local anesthetics) was inadvertently rapidly injected intravenously.
Warning 2
Naropin should be used with caution in patients receiving other local anesthetics or agents structurally related to amide-type local anesthetics, since the toxic effects of these drugs are additive.
Warning 3
Many drugs used during the conduct of anesthesia are considered potential triggering agents for malignant hyperthermia (MH). Amide-type local anesthetics are not known to trigger this reaction. However, since the need for supplemental general anesthesia cannot be predicted in advance, it is suggested that a standard protocol for MH management should be available.
Ropicain Injection Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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