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Bupicain 5mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Bupicain 5mg Injection is a prescription medication used as a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area. This medicine can also be useful in the relief of pain, e.g. during labor.
Bupicain 5mg Injection is used to stop pain being felt during medical tests, surgeries or in labour during birth
Bupicain 5mg Injection is used to stop pain being felt during medical tests, surgeries or in labour during birth
Uses of Bupicain Injection
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Benefits of Bupicain Injection
In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Bupicain 5mg Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.
Side effects of Bupicain Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bupicain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Slow heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
- High blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Urinary retention
How to use Bupicain Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bupicain 5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bupicain 5mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bupicain 5mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bupicain 5mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Bupicain 5mg 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
Bupicain 5mg 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
Kidney
CAUTION
Bupicain 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bupicain 5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bupicain 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bupicain 5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Bupicain 5mg Injection is given as an injection by the healthcare professional.
- It may affect your concentration or make you feel sleepy, so avoid driving or using tools or machines until the next day.
- Consult your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, problem with sight or hearing or numbness around lips, tongue and mouth.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amide derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Local anaesthetic (Amides)
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Bupicain Injection for?
Local anesthe*
100%
*Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Bupicain 5mg Injection?
Paresthesia (*
100%
*Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
How do you take Bupicain Injection?
With food
100%
Please rate Bupicain 5mg Injection on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Is Bupicain 5mg Injection an opioid or narcotic?
No, Bupicain 5mg Injection is neither an opioid nor a narcotic. Bupicain 5mg Injection is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as local anesthetics. It helps prevent pain which occurs during and after a surgery. The effect of the medicine lasts for over a long period of time, thus aiding in recovery too. Bupicain 5mg Injection works on your body only in the treated area, unlike opioids that work on the whole body.
How does Bupicain 5mg Injection work?
Bupicain 5mg Injection works by numbing that area on your body where a surgery has been performed. Bupicain 5mg Injection slowly releases a local anesthetic medication into that area, thus providing effective long-lasting pain relief.
Will I need other medicines other than Bupicain 5mg Injection for pain relief?
Yes, your doctor may prescribe some other pain relieving medicines alongwith Bupicain 5mg Injection for effective pain management. Due to this, you will need lower doses of the different medicines you are taking. Additionally, this will also reduce the chances of developing side effects of a particular medicine because of the lower doses.
Is Ropivacaine safer than Bupicain 5mg Injection?
Ropivacaine is a left isomer of Bupicain 5mg Injection. Yes, Ropivacaine is comparatively safer than Bupicain 5mg Injection. There are less toxic effects of ropivacaine on the heart and central nervous system as compared to Bupicain 5mg Injection. Hence, it is considered as a safer option.
What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?
Our nervous system is more sensitive to the effects of local anesthetics than any other system of the human body. In case of local anesthesia toxicity one may experience tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears), blurred vision, dizziness, tongue paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and circumoral numbness (numbness around the eyes). Consult your doctor if the symptoms bothers you.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
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