Sivicaine Heavy Injection 0.5% + 8% contains Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% and Dextrose 8%, a heavy or hyperbaric local anesthetic solution commonly used for spinal anesthesia.

• Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is a long-acting amide-type local anesthetic that blocks nerve impulse transmission, providing effective regional anesthesia for surgical procedures or labor pain management.

• Dextrose 8% increases the solution’s density (hyperbaricity), allowing the anesthetic to settle in a specific area of the spinal canal, providing predictable and controlled anesthesia.

This formulation is particularly useful in lower abdominal, lower limb, and obstetric procedures, offering prolonged pain relief with minimal systemic effects.

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Key Features and Benefits

• Active Ingredients: Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% + Dextrose 8%

• Primary Use: Regional anesthesia via spinal injection

• Mechanism of Action: Bupivacaine blocks sodium channels in nerve fibers, preventing pain signal transmission, while dextrose allows targeted anesthetic spread

• Formulation: Hyperbaric injection for spinal or epidural anesthesia

• Rapid Onset & Long Duration: Provides effective anesthesia within minutes, lasting several hours

Benefits

• Provides safe and effective regional anesthesia for surgical or obstetric procedures

• Allows precise control of anesthetic level due to hyperbaric formulation

• Reduces the need for systemic analgesics during surgery or labor

• Minimizes motor blockade compared to higher concentrations in some procedures

• Well-suited for lower limb, lower abdominal, and cesarean procedures

Recommended Usage

• Administration: By a trained anesthesiologist only, via intrathecal (spinal) injection

• Dosage and volume depend on type of surgery, patient age, weight, and clinical condition

• Hyperbaric formulation allows the anesthesiologist to adjust patient position to control the spread of anesthesia

• Continuous monitoring of vital signs and neurological status is essential during use

Important: Not for use outside a clinical or surgical setting.

Safety Information

Sivicaine Heavy Injection 0.5% + 8% is generally safe under professional supervision but may cause:

• Common effects: Hypotension, bradycardia, temporary motor block, nausea

• Serious effects (rare): High spinal anesthesia, respiratory depression, allergic reactions, cardiac arrhythmias

• Precautions: Avoid use in patients with hypovolemia, severe cardiac disease, or hypersensitivity to amide-type anesthetics. Emergency resuscitation equipment must be available

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Storage

Store Sivicaine Heavy Injection in a cool, dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not freeze. Proper storage ensures stability and effectiveness of the anesthetic.

Conclusion

Sivicaine Heavy Injection 0.5% + 8% by SK Pharma is a hyperbaric spinal anesthetic that provides rapid, predictable, and long-lasting regional anesthesia. Its combination of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride and Dextrose ensures precise control, patient comfort, and safety during lower abdominal, lower limb, and obstetric procedures.