Treat Felis Bupivacaine
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Bupivacaine

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Introduction

Name

  • Bupivacaine.

Class of drug

Uses

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Indications

  • Where a prolonged action is required, eg extradural analgesia or intercostal nerve blocks following thoracic surgery.
  • Onset of action slower than lidocaine.
  • Low concentrations < 0.25% produce analgesia without muscle relaxation.
  • High concentrations> 0.75% produce analgesia and muscle relaxation.

Administration

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Precautions

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Publications

Refereed papers

Other sources of information

  • Based on Small Animal Formulary. Tennant B (1999) 3rd edn. BSAVA, UK.

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