Levobupivacaine

Generic name: Levobupivacaine [ LEE-voe-byoo-PIV-a-kane ]
Drug class: Local injectable anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 14, 2024.

Uses of Levobupivacaine:

• It is used to numb an area before a procedure.
• It is used to ease pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Levobupivacaine?

• If you are allergic to levobupivacaine; any part of levobupivacaine; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you have low blood pressure.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with levobupivacaine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take levobupivacaine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Levobupivacaine?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take levobupivacaine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until the effects of levobupivacaine wear off and you feel fully awake.
• Do not use longer than you have been told by the doctor.
• This medicine may cause short-term loss of feeling and motor activity in the area that it is used. Rarely, these effects may not go away. Talk with the doctor.
• If you are on a low-sodium or sodium-free diet, talk with your doctor. Some of these products have sodium.
• If you are 65 or older, use levobupivacaine with care. You could have more side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using levobupivacaine while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

How is this medicine (Levobupivacaine) best taken?

Use levobupivacaine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• It is given as a shot.
• You will be watched closely by your doctor.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor to find out what to do.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Slow heartbeat.
• Chest pain or pressure.
• Dizziness or passing out.
• Restlessness.
• Blurred eyesight.
• Ringing in ears.
• Low mood (depression).
• Trouble breathing, slow breathing, or shallow breathing.
• Anxiety.
• Trouble speaking.
• Numbness or tingling in the mouth.
• Metallic taste.
• Shakiness.
• Twitching.
• Feeling sleepy.
• Fever.
• Feeling very tired or weak.

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What are some other side effects of Levobupivacaine?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Upset stomach or throwing up.
• Headache.
• Back pain.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Levobupivacaine?

• If you need to store levobupivacaine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about levobupivacaine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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