Bupivacaine
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| Molar mass | 288. 43 g/mol |
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| Formula | C18H28N2O |
| Duration of action | 2 to 8 hr |
| Onset of action | Within 15 min |
| Elimination half-life | 3. 1 hours (adults); 8. 1 hours (neonates) |
| Trade name | Marcaine, Sensorcaine, Vivacaine, others |
| Melting point | 107 to 108 °C (225 to 226 °F) |
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| ID | 2173439 |
About Bupivacaine
Bupivacaine, marketed under the brand name Marcaine among others, is a medication used to decrease feeling in a specific area. In nerve blocks, it is injected around a nerve that supplies the area, or into the spinal canal's epidural space.