Comparing Bupivacaine vs Fentanyl
Bupivacaine | Fentanyl |
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Bupivacaine | Fentanyl |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Local Anesthesia, Postoperative Pain, Cesarean Section. bupivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Fentanyl is a very potent pain-relieving medicine. It is not recommended for people who have never been prescribed opioid-type pain relief before, and deaths have been reported from improper dosing... View more |
Related suggestions Postoperative Pain
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More about Bupivacaine | More about Fentanyl | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Bupivacaine has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Fentanyl has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 429 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: bupivacaine side effects in more detail. |
See also: fentanyl side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all bupivacaine prices |
View all fentanyl prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Marcaine, Marcaine HCl, Marcaine Spinal, Posimir, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine-MPF, Xaracoll | Actiq, Duragesic, Fentanyl Transdermal System, Fentora, Lazanda, Subsys | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
8.1 hours |
8.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 135 drugs are known to interact with bupivacaine:
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A total of 611 drugs are known to interact with fentanyl:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
October 03, 1972 |
February 19, 1968 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.