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ROPIVACAINE (roe PIV a kane) prevents or treats pain, including during a procedure. It works by numbing a specific area of the body, which blocks pain signals going to the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medication is injected into the affected area. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication 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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-Acetaminophen
-Certain antibiotics, such as dapsone, nitrofurantoin, aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole
-Certain medications for irregular heartbeat, such as amiodarone
-Certain medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproic acid
-Chloroquine
-Cyclophosphamide
-Flutamide
-Fluvoxamine
-Hydroxyurea
-Ifosfamide
-Imipramine
-Metoclopramide
-Nitric oxide
-Nitroglycerin
-Nitroprusside
-Nitrous oxide
-Other local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
-Primaquine
-Quinine
-Rasburicase
-Sulfasalazine
-Theophylline
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 medication.
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.
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Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-CNS depression—slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
-Headache, unusual weakness or fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, blue skin or lips, which may be signs of methemoglobinemia
-Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
-Increase in blood pressure
-Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
-Seizures
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Anxiety, nervousness
-Drowsiness
-Nausea
-Vomiting
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 medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It 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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