Ropivacaine (AFT) TM
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Active ingredients: ropivacaine
Pack: Ropivacaine (AFT) 200 mg/100 mL injection, 10 x 100 mL bags
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Ropivacaine-AFT 0.2% ropivacaine hydrochloride 200 mg/100 mL solution for infusion bagDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Analgesia (Adults and children over 12 years of age) - continuous epidural infusion or intermittent bolus epidural administration for analgesia in postoperative pain or labour pain (excluding intermittent top up injections) - field block (minor nerve block and infiltration) - continuous peripheral nerve block infusion or intermittent injections for post - operative pain management - continuous wound infusion for postoperative pain management (adults only) Analgesia (Children aged 0 - 12 years) - continuous epidural infusion in infants (> 30 days and over 2500 g weight) and children up to and including 12 years,For peri- and postoperative pain management. There are no safety or efficacy data to support the use of ROPIVACAINE-AFT for analgesia for longer than 72 hours. (Data for peripheral nerve block administered as a continuous peripheral infusion or intermittent injections and for continuous wound infusion support the use for up to 48 hours only).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, intravenous infusion
- Epidural
- Particles free clear liquid in plastic bag
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 x 100 mL bags pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ropivacaine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
