Ropifix 0.75% Injection is a local anesthetic used during minor surgical procedures to numb the surgical area.

Introduction:
Ropifix 0.75% Injection must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure. The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension, nausea, vomiting, slow heart rate, fever, anemia, paresthesia, headache, itching, and back pain. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without delay.

Dosage Form:
Injection

Side Effects:

• Hypotension
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Slow heart rate
• Fever
• Anemia
• Paresthesia
• Headache
• Itching
• Back pain

How to Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How it Works:
Ropifix 0.75% 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:

• It is 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

FAQs:

• What is the purpose of using Ropifix 0.75% Injection?
  Ropifix 0.75% Injection is a local anesthetic used to numb the skin and underlying tissues before any surgical or diagnostic procedure, reducing discomfort associated with needle insertion or other medical instruments.


• How is Ropifix 0.75% Injection administered and how long does it last?
  Ropifix 0.75% Injection is supplied as a solution for epidural administration via injection or infusion. The duration of its effects varies depending on the site and dose, typically lasting between 3 to 10 hours.


• Is Ropifix 0.75% Injection safer than bupivacaine?
  As a left isomer of bupivacaine, Ropifix 0.75% Injection has been shown to have less toxic effects on the heart and central nervous system compared to bupivacaine, making it a safer alternative.


• What are the common side effects of Ropifix 0.75% Injection?
  The most frequently reported side effects include paresthesia (tingling sensation), back pain, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, headache, high blood pressure, urinary retention, increased body temperature, feeling of coldness, and vomiting, which usually resolve once the effect wears off.


• What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?
  The initial signs of local anesthesia toxicity can manifest as tinnitus (ringing sound), blurred vision, dizziness, tongue paresthesia (tingling sensation), and circumoral numbness (numbness around the eyes).


• Is Ropifix 0.75% Injection a steroid?
  No, Ropifix 0.75% Injection is not a steroid but a local anesthetic belonging to the class of long-acting amides that numbs the area by blocking nerve signals.