bupivacaine monohydrochloride

Levobupivacaine hydrochloride ((S)-(-)-Bupivacaine monohydrochloride) is a reversible neuronal sodium channel inhibitor and the pure S(-)-enantiomer of bupivacaine, used as a long-acting local anesthetic.

Bupivacaine is a BK/SK, Kv1, Kv3, TASK-2 K Channel and voltage-gated Na channel blocker used as an anesthetic. It maybe neurotoxic at high does, inducing apoptosis in neuroblastoma cells. It acts by binding to the intracellular portion of voltage-gated sodium channels and blocking sodium influx into nerve cells.

Bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate is a potent NMDA receptor inhibitor of sodium, L-calcium, and potassium channels.Bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate inhibits SCN5A channels and is commonly used in the study of chronic pain.

Levobupivacaine is an amino-amide local anaesthetic drug belonging to the family of n-alkylsubstituted pipecoloxylidide. It is the S-enantiomer of bupivacaine. Levobupivacaine hydrochloride is commonly marketed by AstraZeneca under the trade name Chirocaine. Compared to bupivacaine, levobupivacaine is associated with less vasodilation and has a longer duration of action. It is approximately 13 per cent less potent (by molarity) than racemic bupivacaine.Levobupivacaine is indicated for local anaesthesia including infiltration, nerve block, ophthalmic, epidural and intrathecal anaesthesia in adults; and infiltration analgesia in children. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are rare when it is administered correctly. Most ADRs relate to administration technique (resulting in systemic exposure) or pharmacological effects of anesthesia, however allergic reactions can rarely occur.

Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Vivacaine) is a long-acting, amide-type local anesthetic. Bupivacaine hydrochloride reversibly binds to specific sodium ion channels in the neuronal membrane, resulting in a decrease in the voltage-dependent membrane permeability to sodium ions and membrane stabilization; inhibition of depolarization and nerve impulse conduction; and a reversible loss of sensation.

Bupivacaine (AH-250) is a NMDA receptor inhibitor.Bupivacaine can block sodium, L-calcium, and potassium channels.Bupivacaine potently blocks SCN5A channels with the IC50 of 69.5 μM. Bupivacaine can be used for the research of chronic pain.