Pronunciation: byoo-PIV-a-kane
Generic Name: Bupivacaine
Brand Name: Examples include Marcaine and Sensorcaine
Sensorcaine Solution is used for:
Numbing (loss of feeling) during dental or surgical procedures, labor, or delivery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Sensorcaine Solution is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the generation and conduction of nerve impulses.
Do NOT use Sensorcaine Solution if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Sensorcaine Solution or other similar medicines (eg, amide-type anesthetics)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Sensorcaine Solution:
Some medical conditions may interact with Sensorcaine Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have liver or kidney problems, heart disease, or blood pressure problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sensorcaine Solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Beta-blockers (eg, atenolol) or digoxin because the risk of side effects such as abnormal heartbeat may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sensorcaine Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Sensorcaine Solution:
Use Sensorcaine Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Sensorcaine Solution will be administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.
- If you miss a dose of Sensorcaine Solution, contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sensorcaine Solution.
Important safety information:
- Sensorcaine Solution may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Sensorcaine Solution. Using Sensorcaine Solution alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
- If you are going home before the numbness wears off, protect the treated area from injury until you regain feeling. If you received Sensorcaine Solution for a dental procedure, do not chew gum or eat until the feeling comes back. Also be careful not to bite your tongue or the inside of your mouth.
- Some of these products contain sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals (eg, asthma patients). If you have previously had allergic reactions to sulfites, contact your pharmacist to determine if the product you are taking contains sulfites.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Sensorcaine Solution during pregnancy. Sensorcaine Solution is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Sensorcaine Solution.
Possible side effects of Sensorcaine Solution:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mild dizziness or drowsiness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; changes in hearing; chest pain; excitement; irregular heartbeat; nausea; numbness that lasts for more than a few hours; restlessness; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe dizziness or drowsiness; tremors; vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Sensorcaine side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include seizures; shortness of breath; slow heartbeat.
Proper storage of Sensorcaine Solution:
Store Sensorcaine Solution at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Sensorcaine Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Sensorcaine Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Sensorcaine Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sensorcaine Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Sensorcaine resources
- Sensorcaine Side Effects (in more detail)
- Sensorcaine Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Sensorcaine Drug Interactions
- Sensorcaine Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Sensorcaine - Add your own review/rating
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