Misc Marcaine (Bupivacaine HCl inj. 0.25%)

[sublime3694]

Hey Bluelighters, I was hoping someone would be able to help me out a little bit if they had any knowledge about this stuff. I have acquired a vial of Marcaine ( 0.25% Bupivacaine HCl., USP 2.5mg/mL )

I have absolutely no knowledge about what this stuff is. It came in a vial filled with the clear liquid, straight from the hospital.

If someone could inform me what kind of effects this stuff produces, and how it is administered? That would be great, really appreciate any help. Thanks!
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Oh and I forgot to ask, it says its for injection obviously, but is it I.V.? Or some other sort of injection?
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Nobody knows a thing about Bupivacaine? :/

 

[BlueRox]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bupivacaine

but anyway, its a local anesthetic, no recreational effects at all. they pump a shit load of that stuff into me before i get my c-spine epidurals, all it does is numb the area. i suppose you can dry it out and get it into a powder form, but still, wat would doing that achieve....

 

[amapola]

Please review the OD Guidelines as found in my signature. Bumping your thread every few minutes is against the rules as is asking if a substance is recreational. After reading the OD and BDD Guidelines you can try asking again in the proper forum assuming you have read this.

Feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns.

edit:
In case you really can't be bothered to read the wikipedia article here is the contraindications and side effects section.

Contraindications
Bupivacaine is contraindicated for IV regional anaesthesia (IVRA) because of potential risk of tourniquet failure and systemic absorption of the drug.


Adverse effects
Compared to other local anaesthetics, bupivacaine is markedly cardiotoxic. However, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are rare when it is administered correctly. Most ADRs relate to administration technique (resulting in systemic exposure) or pharmacological effects of anesthesia, however allergic reactions can rarely occur.

Systemic exposure to excessive quantities of bupivacaine mainly result in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular effects – CNS effects usually occur at lower blood plasma concentrations and additional cardiovascular effects present at higher concentrations, though cardiovascular collapse may also occur with low concentrations. CNS effects may include CNS excitation (nervousness, tingling around the mouth, tinnitus, tremor, dizziness, blurred vision, seizures) followed by depression (drowsiness, loss of consciousness, respiratory depression and apnea). Cardiovascular effects include hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmias, and/or cardiac arrest – some of which may be due to hypoxemia secondary to respiratory depression.[1]

Bupivacaine has caused several deaths when the epidural anaesthetic has been administered intravenously accidentally.[2]