Generic name:bupivacaine (implantation route) [ bue-PIV-a-kane-hye-droe-KLOR-ide ]
Drug class:Local injectable anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 2, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Xaracoll
Available Dosage Forms:
- Implant
Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local
Chemical Class: Bupivacaine
Uses for Xaracoll
Bupivacaine implant is used to prevent pain for up to 24 hours after surgery in the groin area (open inguinal hernia repair). It is a local anesthetic.
Bupivacaine causes a loss of feeling and prevents pain by blocking signals at the nerve endings. It does not cause loss of consciousness.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using Xaracoll
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of bupivacaine implant in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of bupivacaine implant in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of this medicine than younger adults and are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution for patients receiving bupivacaine implant.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant ...
