INDICATIONS :
Bupivacaine is used for local anesthesia. Dextrose is used for short term fluid replacement after trauma and dehydration.
USES :
Bupivacaine 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. Dextrose works by replacing fluid loss.
SIDE EFFECTS :
Nausea, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Slow heart rate, Dizziness, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Constipation, Headache, Generalized itching, Taste change, Hypoesthesia (decreased sensitivity to stimuli), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Ringing in ear, Increased C-reactive protein, Fever, Procedural pain, Discomfort when urinating, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
