Marcain Spinal TM
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Active ingredients: bupivacaine
Pack: Marcain Spinal 0.5% (20 mg/4 mL) intrathecal injection, 5 x 4 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MARCAIN SPINAL 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride anhydrous 20mg/4mL injection ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Indications as at 6 April 2004: Marcain 0.5% and Marcain Spinal 0.5% Heavy are indicated for the production of spinal anaesthesia. Marcain 0.5% is suitable for lower limb surgery lasting 3 - 4 hours where muscle relaxation is desired or needed. Marcain Spinal 0.5% Heavy is suitable for abdominal surgery lasting 45 - 60 minutes and urological and lower limb surgery lasting 2 - 3 hours.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intrathecal
- Clear colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 4mL x 5 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient bupivacaine
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
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
