Numbcaine 0.5% Injection
Manufacturer
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Bupivacaine (0.5% w/v)
Key Information
Short Description
Numbcaine 0.5% Injection is a prescription medication used as a local anesthetic for minor surgical procedures and pain relief during labor.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Numbcaine 0.5% Injection blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain and helps to perform a painless procedure by temporarily numbing the surgical area. Like many other medicines, this medicine also has few side effects. The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, tingling sensation, slow heart rate, high or low blood pressure, dizziness, and urinary retention. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist, consult your doctor without delay.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Vomiting Tingling sensation Slow heart rate High or low blood pressure Dizziness Urinary retention
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Numbcaine 0.5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Numbcaine 0.5% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Numbcaine 0.5% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Numbcaine 0.5% Injection is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.
Quick Tips
Given as an injection by the healthcare professional May affect your concentration or make you feel sleepy, so avoid driving or using tools or machines until the next day Consult your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, problem with sight or hearing, or numbness around lips, tongue, and mouth Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
