Ropivacaine Bioq
Ropivacaine BioQ is a local anesthetic used to numb parts of your body and relieve acute pain, for example, after surgery.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos, antovälineistö
Strength
2 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ropivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
BioQ Pharma B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The device delivers about 5 ml of medicine per hour.
Method
This medicine is given as a slow drip (infusion) after surgery to relieve pain. It is delivered through a small tube placed near a nerve or into the surgical wound, connected to a special pump.
Important
Your healthcare team sets the pump to give you the correct amount of medicine. They will check it to make sure you get a safe dose and will stop the infusion if you show signs of receiving too much.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood pressure, which may make you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
- •Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach).
- •Tingling sensations (like pins and needles).
- •Dizziness.
- •Headache.
- •Slow or fast heart rate.
- •High blood pressure.
- •Vomiting.
- •Difficulty urinating.
- •High fever or chills.
- •Back pain.
RARE
- •Sudden, severe allergic reactions (like a severe rash, swelling of the face/lips, trouble breathing, or fainting).
- •Anxiety.
- •Reduced feeling or sensitivity in the skin.
- •Vertigo (a spinning sensation).
- •Difficulty breathing.
- •Low body temperature.
- •Symptoms of too much medicine: seizures, dizziness, numbness around the mouth or tongue, hearing problems, vision problems, speech problems, muscle stiffness, and shaking.
- •Heart attack.
- •Irregular heartbeats.
- •Nerve damage (which may cause lasting problems).
- •Involuntary muscle movements.
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Ropivacaine BioQ or similar pain medicines.
- Inform your doctor about any heart, liver, or kidney problems, or a rare blood condition called porphyria.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor.
- This medicine can make you sleepy and affect your reactions. Do not drive or use machines until the day after you stop using it.
- Do not bend or wrap anything tightly around the tube that delivers the medicine.
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- Do not use the medicine pump if any part is broken or damaged.
- The clear flow restrictor must stay taped to your skin. Do not put hot or cold packs over it.
- If the pump accidentally detaches from the tube, do not reattach it. Call your doctor or nurse. Do not bathe or shower, or touch the wound dressing/tube while it's in place, to avoid infection.