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BUPIVACAINE LIPOSOMAL (bue PIV a kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin or other tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine is for insertion into a surgery site. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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This medicine may interact with the following medications:
-acetaminophen
-certain antibiotics like dapsone, nitrofurantoin, aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides
-certain medicines for seizures like phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproic acid
-chloroquine
-cyclophosphamide
-flutamide
-hydroxyurea
-ifosfamide
-metoclopramide
-nitric oxide
-nitroglycerin
-nitroprusside
-nitrous oxide
-other local anesthetics like lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
-primaquine
-quinine
-rasburicase
-sulfasalazine
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
Be careful to avoid injury while the area is numb, and you are not aware of pain.
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This does not apply. This medicine is not for regular use.
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-seizures
-signs and symptoms of a dangerous change in heartbeat or heart rhythm like chest pain; dizziness; fast, irregular heartbeat; palpitations; feeling faint or lightheaded; falls; breathing problems
-signs and symptoms of methemoglobinemia such as pale, gray, or blue colored skin; headache; fast heartbeat; shortness of breath; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; tiredness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-anxious
-changes in taste
-changes in vision
-fever
-headache
-tremor
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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This medicine is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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