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Ropivacaine Wikipedia

Ropivacaine (1-propyl-2???,6???-pipecoloxylidide; Naropin®) is a long-acting local anesthetic given by injection to reduce the sensation of pain. It is often used in pregnancy|pregnant women during labor (childbirth)|labor, particularly for epidural anesthesia. It is also used peripherally and in nerve blocks.

Ropivacaine was developed after bupivacaine was noted to be associated with cardiac arrest in 0.5-0.75% of cases, particularly in pregnant women. Ropivacaine, a pure S-enantiomer, was found to have less cardiotoxicity in animal models.

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Local anesthetics

Category:Local anesthetics
Category: Obstetrics

Last Modified:   2005-12-23