Comparing Marcaine vs Novocain
Marcaine | Novocain |
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Marcaine (bupivacaine) | Novocain (procaine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Local Anesthesia, Cesarean Section. Marcaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Local Anesthesia. Novocain may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Generic Status | ||
No lower-cost generic available |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
Marcaine has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Marcaine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Novocain side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other bupivacaine brands include: Marcaine HCl, Marcaine Spinal, Posimir, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine-MPF, Xaracoll |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
8.1 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 156 drugs are known to interact with Marcaine:
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A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with Novocain:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
July 10, 1979 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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