Chirocaine
Chirocaine is a brand name for bupivacaine hydrochloride, a long-acting amide local anesthetic used to provide regional anesthesia and analgesia during surgical procedures. It is supplied as sterile solutions intended for infiltration, peripheral nerve blocks, and regional techniques such as epidural or intrathecal administration, depending on the preparation and local regulations.
Medical uses include local infiltration during minor surgery, nerve blocks for regional anesthesia, and epidural or
Mechanism of action: bupivacaine blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve membranes, preventing nerve impulse initiation and
Safety and precautions: As a potent local anesthetic, inadvertent intravascular injection or high plasma concentrations can
Regulatory status: Chirocaine is used in many countries under various approvals, with indications and available concentrations