Ropivacaine

Ropivacaine blocks both initiation and conduction of nerve impulses by decreasing the neuronal membrane's permeability to sodium ions, resulting in inhibition of depolarisation with resultant blockade of conduction. Onset: Anaesthesia (route dependent): 3-15 min., Duration: Dose and route-dependent: 3-15hr. The rapid injection of large volume of local anesthetic solution should be avoided and fractional (incremental) doses should always be used. The smallest dose and concentration required to produce the desired result should be administered.

Indications

Surgical anesthesia, Acute pain Management.

Side Effects

Hypotension, nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, fever, pain, postoperative complications, anemia, paraesthesia, headache, pruritus and back pain.