ANAWIN is a prescription medication that belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics.
it is used during surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anaesthetize or numb the surgical area. this medicine can also be useful in the relief of pain during labour.
bupivacaine injection blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain and helps perform a painless procedure by temporarily numbing the surgical area.
if you are receiving an epidural infusion, your doctor will inject it into the epidural space, near your spinal cord, through a space between vertebrae in your lower back. a thin tube will be inserted so it can give a continuous dose over a while.
this medicine's most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, tingling sensation, slow heart rate, high or low blood pressure, dizziness, and urinary retention. if these symptoms persist for a longer duration, consult your doctor immediately.
before taking this medication, you have to inform your doctor if you have any heart disease or other medicines for heart rhythm problems. let your doctor know if you are pregnant or intended to be pregnant and if you are breastfeeding.
