Anawin Heavy Injection
Bupivacaine (5mg)
by Neon Laboratories Ltd
ampoule of 4 ml Injection
About this medicine
Anawin Heavy Injection is a prescription medication used as a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area. This medicine can also be useful in the relief of pain, e.g. during labor. Anawin Heavy Injection blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain and helps to perform a painless procedure by temporarily numbing the surgical area. Like many other medicines, this medicine also has few side effects. The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, tingling sensation, slow heart rate, high or low blood pressure, dizziness, and urinary retention. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist, consult your doctor without delay. Before using Anawin Heavy Injection, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, it is not safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while on medication, unless your doctor permits you to do so.
Uses
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Benefits
In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area) Anawin Heavy Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.
How it works
Anawin Heavy Injection is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Slow heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
- High blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Urinary retention
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anawin Heavy Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Anawin Heavy Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Anawin Heavy Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Anawin Heavy Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Anawin Heavy Injection may cause numbness to certain areas of the body for about 2-4 hours after having it. You should wait for the effect to wear off as this may affect your ability to drive
- KidneyCAUTION
- Anawin Heavy Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anawin Heavy Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Anawin Heavy Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anawin Heavy Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Anawin Heavy Injection, please consult your doctor.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Amide derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Pain analgesics
- Action Class
- Local anaesthetic (Amides)
Frequently asked questions
Is Anawin Heavy Injection an opioid or narcotic?
No, Anawin Heavy Injection is neither an opioid nor a narcotic. Anawin Heavy Injection is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as local anesthetics. It helps prevent pain which occurs during and after a surgery. The effect of the medicine lasts for over a long period of time, thus aiding in recovery too. Anawin Heavy Injection works on your body only in the treated area, unlike opioids that work on the whole body.
How does Anawin Heavy Injection work?
Anawin Heavy Injection works by numbing that area on your body where a surgery has been performed. Anawin Heavy Injection slowly releases a local anesthetic medication into that area, thus providing effective long-lasting pain relief.
Will I need other medicines other than Anawin Heavy Injection for pain relief?
Yes, your doctor may prescribe some other pain relieving medicines alongwith Anawin Heavy Injection for effective pain management. Due to this, you will need lower doses of the different medicines you are taking. Additionally, this will also reduce the chances of developing side effects of a particular medicine because of the lower doses.
Is Ropivacaine safer than Anawin Heavy Injection?
Ropivacaine is a left isomer of Anawin Heavy Injection. Yes, Ropivacaine is comparatively safer than Anawin Heavy Injection. There are less toxic effects of ropivacaine on the heart and central nervous system as compared to Anawin Heavy Injection. Hence, it is considered as a safer option.
What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?
Our nervous system is more sensitive to the effects of local anesthetics than any other system of the human body. In case of local anesthesia toxicity one may experience tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears), blurred vision, dizziness, tongue paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and circumoral numbness (numbness around the eyes). Consult your doctor if the symptoms bothers you.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Salt composition
- Bupivacaine (5mg)
- Pack
- ampoule of 4 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.