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Medicine Details

Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Salt Composition: Bupivacaine (0.25%)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area) Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection is a prescription medication used as a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area. This medicine can also be useful in the relief of pain, e.g. during labor. Sensorcaine 0.25% 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. Before using Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, it is not safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while on medication, unless your doctor permits you to do so.

How to Use: Sensorcaine 0.25% 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.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Sensorcaine 0.25% 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. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection may cause numbness to certain areas of the body for about 2-4 hours after having it. You should wait for the effect to wear off as this may affect your ability to drive - Kidney : CAUTION - Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Sensorcaine 0.25% Injection, please consult your doctor.

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION