Bupivacaine is an anesthetic. It is used to reduce feeling in a particular area. This medication is administered by injecting it around the nerve area or into the spinal column. This medication induces a feeling of numbness. It starts doing its work within 15 minutes and the effect lasts for about 2-8 hours.
On using this medication you may experience side effects such as drowsiness, ringing feeling in the ears, twitching of the muscle, low blood pressure, problems with vision and irregular heartbeat. If your reactions persist or become worse over time contact your health care provider as soon as possible.
Before using this medication you should notify your doctor if: you have blood clotting/bleeding/kidney/liver disorder, you have anemia, tingling sensation, back pain, high or low blood pressure, arthritis, headache that has been caused by a surgical procedure, you are allergic to Bupivacaine, you are taking any medication, you are pregnant or are nursing a baby.