Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is a local anaesthetic medicine used to reduce pain and discomfort during medical procedures. It produces local numbness and relieves pain. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml contains Levobupivacaine as an active ingredient, which belongs to the group of medicines called 'amide-type anaesthetics'. It works by acting on the nervous system and nerves to block the transmission of pain signals in the pain area, which results in the loss of pain.

Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml may cause certain side effects such as weakness, tingling, restlessness, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, difficulty speaking, irregular heartbeat, chills or shivering, back pain, nausea and vomiting. These side effects may not be similar to everyone and vary individually. If any of these side effects bother you, inform your doctor. Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml will be administered by the doctor or the nurse before the surgery.

Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, high or low blood pressure, excess fat in the body and breathing problems before administering Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with severe hypotension, cardiogenic or hypovolaemic shock, the paracervical block in obstetrics and intravenous regional anaesthesia. Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is recommended for infiltration analgesia (ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric blocks) in children older than six months.

Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is used for Surgical Anaesthesia and Pain Management. The detailed uses of Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml are as follows:

• Local and regional anaesthesia: Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is used to produce numbness in a specific area of the body during surgical or diagnostic procedures. It blocks nerve signals, allowing for pain-free operations without affecting consciousness.
• Epidural anaesthesia during labour and cesarean section: Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is administered as an epidural injection to relieve labour pain or provide anaesthesia during C-sections. It helps manage pain while allowing the mother to remain awake and alert.
• Postoperative pain management:Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is used to control pain after surgery by providing long-lasting local anaesthesia, reducing the need for systemic painkillers.
• Dental and minor surgical procedures: Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is used to numb the area during dental work or minor outpatient surgeries, ensuring patient comfort without general anaesthesia.
• Peripheral nerve blocks: Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is used to block sensation in a specific limb or region by targeting peripheral nerves, often used in orthopaedic or trauma-related procedures.

• Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is administered the doctor or healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer it.

Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml contains Levobupivacaine, used to relieve pain and discomfort during labour, surgery, dental treatment and other medical procedures. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals in the pain area by acting on the nervous system and nerves. This blockage causes the loss of pain sensation helps in numbing the localized area, and provides relief from pain. Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is injected as an epidural injection at the spinal cord during labour and Caesarean section to prevent labour pain.

Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, high or low blood pressure, excess fat in the body and breathing problems before starting Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with severe hypotension, such as cardiogenic or hypovolemic shock, for use in the paracervical block in obstetrics and for intravenous regional anaesthesia. Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml is not recommended for children 12 years of age. Let your doctor know about your complete medical and medication history, including prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins and herbal supplements, before starting Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml. Levo-Bupifix 0.5% Injection 20 ml released into breast milk during breastfeeding. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Avoid alcohol to prevent the worsening of side effects further.