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Levobupivacaina Kabi

Active Ingredient:
Levobupivacaine Hydrochloride
Origin:
EU

Levobupivacaina Kabi (Levobupivacaine Hydrochloride)

Levobupivacaine Hydrochloride, the active ingredient in Levobupivacaina Kabi, is a local anesthetic (amide type) presented as a sterile solution for epidural, infiltration and intrathecal use. It provides reversible nerve block for surgical and diagnostic procedures in adult patients.
GNH India supplies Levobupivacaina Kabi as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Fresenius Kabi Italia S.R.L.

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Levobupivacaina Kabi is a local anesthetic used in regional anesthesia techniques.

  • Epidural anesthesia: produces analgesia for lower‑body surgeries and obstetric procedures.
  • Spinal (intrathecal) anesthesia: provides rapid, dense block for lower‑limb and pelvic operations.
  • Peripheral nerve block: enables targeted anesthesia of specific nerves for orthopedic or trauma surgery.
  • Infiltration anesthesia: allows local pain control for soft‑tissue procedures and postoperative analgesia.

How It Works

  • Levobupivacaina Kabi exerts its effect by reversibly binding to voltage‑gated sodium channels on neuronal membranes, stabilising the inactive state of the channel. This blocks the influx of sodium ions required for depolarisation, thereby inhibiting initiation and propagation of nerve impulses and producing a reversible loss of sensation in the targeted area.

Side Effects

Adverse reactions may occur following administration of Levobupivacaina Kabi.

Common Side Effects

  • Hypotension: transient drop in blood pressure.
  • Bradycardia: slowed heart rate.
  • Dizziness or light‑headedness.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Metallic taste in the mouth.
  • Headache.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Cardiac arrhythmia or cardiac arrest.
  • Seizures or central nervous system toxicity.
  • Respiratory depression or apnea.
  • Prolonged motor block.
  • Allergic reaction including rash or anaphylaxis.
  • Methemoglobinemia.

Precautions & Warnings

Prior to using Levobupivacaina Kabi, clinicians should consider several safety measures.

  • Assess cardiovascular status: monitor blood pressure and heart rate before and during administration.
  • Evaluate hepatic function: dose may need adjustment in severe liver disease.
  • Review patient medication list: avoid concurrent use with other potent local anesthetics.
  • Use incremental dosing: inject slowly and observe for signs of toxicity.
  • Store at ambient temperature: keep in the original container, protect from light and moisture.

Avoid Interactions

Levobupivacaina Kabi can interact with other drugs that affect cardiac or central nervous system function.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Class I antiarrhythmic agents (e.g., bupivacaine): additive cardiotoxicity.
  • Beta‑adrenergic blockers: may enhance bradycardia and hypotension.
  • Inhalational anesthetics (e.g., halothane): increase risk of neurotoxicity.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Opioids: may potentiate central nervous system depression.
  • Muscle relaxants: may increase neuromuscular blockade.
  • Diuretics: can exacerbate hypotension when combined.

Frequently Asked Questions

Levobupivacaina Kabi is a sterile solution of levobupivacaine hydrochloride used to provide regional anesthesia. It is indicated for epidural, spinal (intrathecal), peripheral nerve block, and infiltration anesthesia, helping to achieve surgical analgesia and postoperative pain control.

Levobupivacaine works by reversibly blocking voltage‑gated sodium channels on neuronal membranes. This prevents sodium influx needed for depolarisation, thereby inhibiting the initiation and propagation of nerve impulses and producing a reversible loss of sensation in the area where it is administered.

The dose of Levobupivacaina Kabi is determined by the prescribing clinician based on the type of procedure, patient characteristics, and route of administration. The prescriber selects the appropriate concentration, volume and injection technique to achieve the desired anesthetic effect.

Safety data for levobupivacaine during pregnancy and lactation are limited, and the product is classified as having an unknown pregnancy category. Use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding should only occur if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk, and under close medical supervision.

To order Levobupivacaina Kabi, submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details and any necessary import documentation.

Levobupivacaina Kabi contains levobupivacaine, the S‑enantiomer of bupivacaine, offering a similar duration of anesthesia with a lower risk of cardiotoxicity and central nervous system toxicity. Clinicians often prefer levobupivacaine when a safer cardiac profile is desired, especially in high‑risk patients.

Levobupivacaina Kabi should be stored at ambient temperature, below 25 °C, in its original sealed container. Protect the solution from direct light, moisture and freezing. Inspect the vial for particulate matter before use and discard if the solution appears discoloured.

Levobupivacaina Kabi is administered by a qualified healthcare professional via epidural, intrathecal (spinal) or peripheral nerve block techniques, or as an infiltration injection. The solution is injected slowly under aseptic conditions, with dosage and volume tailored to the specific procedure.

Serious risks include cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, seizures, severe respiratory depression, prolonged motor block, allergic reactions and methemoglobinemia. Prompt recognition of toxicity signs and immediate supportive measures are essential to mitigate these potentially life‑threatening events.

Levobupivacaina Kabi should be avoided in patients with known hypersensitivity to levobupivacaine or other amide‑type local anesthetics, those with severe cardiac conduction disorders, uncontrolled epilepsy, or in situations where a safer alternative anesthetic is preferred. Clinical judgment is required for each case.

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