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Bupivacaine

CHEBI:CHEBI_3215

Definition

A racemate composed of equimolar amounts of dextrobupivacaine and levobupivacaine. Used (in the form of its hydrochloride hydrate) as a local anaesthetic.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C18H28N2O
Molecular Mass
288.428
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-bupivacaine
  • (+-)-Bupivacaine
  • (RS)-bupivacaine
  • 1-Butyl-2',6'-pipecoloxylidide
  • 1-Butyl-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-2-piperidinecarboxamide
  • bupivacaina
  • bupivacaine
  • Bupivacaine
  • bupivacainum
  • Carbostesin
  • dl-1-Butyl-2',6'-pipecoloxylidide
  • DL-Bupivacaine
  • rac-1-butyl-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)piperidine-2-carboxamide
  • racemic bupivacaine

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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1815
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Bupivacaine

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