Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Exparel
Descriptions
Bupivacaine liposome injection is used to relieve pain after surgery. It is a local anesthetic that prevents pain by blocking signals at the nerve endings directly at the surgical area (local analgesia) or by blocking nerve endings (regional analgesia) of the brachial plexus (nerves that conduct signals to the shoulder, arm, and hand).
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023
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