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Bupivacaine
Introduction
Name
- Bupivacaine.
Class of drug
- Local anesthetic.
Description
Chemical name
- 1-butyl-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)piperidine-2-carboxamide.
Molecular formula
- C18H28N2O.
Molecular weight
- 288.435 g/mol.
Physical properties
- Clear, sterile solution.
Storage requirements
- <25°C/77°F.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Mans C (2014) Intrathecal drug administration in turtles and tortoises. J Exotic Pet Med 23 (1), 67-70 VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Plumb D C (2015) Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook. 8th edn. Wiley-Blackwell, USA. pp 1296.
- Ramsey I et al (2011) Bupivacaine. In: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. 7th edn. BSAVA, UK.
- Mader D R (2006) Ed Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders Elsevier, USA. pp 1242.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.