Bupivacaine

Generic name: bupivacaine [ bue-PIV-a-kane ]
Brand names: Marcaine HCl, Marcaine Spinal, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine-MPF, Sensorcaine-MPF Spinal, Xaracoll
Dosage forms: injectable solution (0.0625%-0.9%; 0.1%-NaCl 0.9%; 0.1%-NaCl 0.9% preservative-free; 0.125%-0.9%; 0.125%-NaCl 0.9% preservative-free; 0.2%-NaCl 0.9%; 0.25%; 0.25% preservative-free; 0.25%-NaCl 0.9%; 0.375%-NaCl 0.9%; 0.5%; 0.5% preservative-free; 0.5%-NaCl 0.9%; 0.75% preservative-free); intrathecal solution (0.75%-D8.25% preservative-free); intravenous solution (0.063%-NaCl 0.9%; 0.1%-NaCl 0.9%)
Drug class:Local injectable anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 4, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is bupivacaine?

Bupivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic.

Bupivacaine is given as an epidural injection into the spinal column to produce numbness during labor, surgery, or certain medical procedures.

Bupivacaine is also used as an anesthetic for dental procedures.

Bupivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine.

Some epidural numbing medications can have long-lasting or permanent effects on certain body processes such as sexual function, bowel or bladder control, and movement or feeling in your legs or feet. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of nerve damage from bupivacaine.

Before taking this medicine

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of numbing medicine, or if you've ever had:

• anemia (lack of red blood cells);

• kidney or liver disease;