Ropifix 0.75% Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ropivacaine (7.5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Amide derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Local anaesthetic (Amides) |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 358 |
FAQ
What are the side effects of Ropifix 0.75%?
The most common side effects of Ropifix 0.75% are paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), back pain, irregular heart rate, dizziness, headache, high blood pressure, inability to empty the urinary bladder, increased body temperature, feeling of cold and vomiting. These usually subside once the effect of Ropifix 0.75% wears off. However, if you notice worsening if these side effects or if they worry you, please consult your doctor.
Is Ropifix 0.75% safer than bupivacaine?
Ropifix 0.75% is a left isomer of bupivacaine. Compared to bupivacaine, Ropifix 0.75% has less toxic effects on the heart and central nervous system. Therefore, it is safer than bupivacaine.
Is Ropifix 0.75% a steroid?
No. Ropifix 0.75% is not a steroid. Ropifix 0.75% is a local anesthetic that belongs to the class of anesthetics known as long acting amides. It works by blocking the nerve signals in the area of injection and thus numbs the area temporarily. In this way, Ropifix 0.75% restricts the pain sensation in the area it is administered.
How is Ropifix 0.75% administered? How long does it last?
Ropifix 0.75% is supplied as a solution that is to be administered epidurally either as an injection or as an intravenous infusion. Impact of Ropifix 0.75% on the body depends on the administration site and dose and may range between 3 to 10 hours. Talk to your doctor if you have any queries about the impact of this medicine.
What is Ropifix 0.75% used for?
Ropifix 0.75% is a local anesthetic used before any surgical procedure or diagnostic procedure. It helps to numb the area and reduces the discomfort associated with the insertion of medical instruments such as needles or catheters.
What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?
Our nervous system is more sensitive to the effects of local anesthetics than any other system of the human body. Therefore, the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity are tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears), blurred vision, dizziness, tongue paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), and circumoral numbness (numbness around the eyes).
Ropifix 0.75% Injection Reviews
Ropifix 0.75% is a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area.
Ropifix 0.75% must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension, nausea, vomiting, slow heart rate, fever, anemia, paresthesia, headache, itching, and back pain. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without delay.
Before using Ropifix 0.75%, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, it is not safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while on medication, as you may feel dizzy.
Ropifix 0.75% must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension, nausea, vomiting, slow heart rate, fever, anemia, paresthesia, headache, itching, and back pain. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without delay.
Before using Ropifix 0.75%, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, it is not safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while on medication, as you may feel dizzy.
How Ropifix 0.75% Injection Works
Ropifix 0.75% is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.
How to Use Ropifix 0.75% Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Ropifix 0.75% Injection
- In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area): Ropifix 0.75% is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.
Uses of Ropifix 0.75% Injection
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Ropifix 0.75% Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Ropifix 0.75% should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ropifix 0.75% may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ropifix 0.75%. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ropifix 0.75% is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ropifix 0.75% may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ropifix 0.75% may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ropifix 0.75% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ropifix 0.75% is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Quick Tips
- Consult your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, problem with sight or hearing or numbness around lips, tongue and mouth.
- Ropifix 0.75% may affect your concentration or make you feel sleepy, so avoid driving or using tools or machines until the next day.
- It is given as an injection by the healthcare professional.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
References
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- Drugs.com. Ropivacaine.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1235-36.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).