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Ropivacaine Alternatives Compared

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Ropivacaine Lidocaine topical Bupivacaine
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Ropivacaine Lidocaine topical Bupivacaine
Prescription only

Prescribed for Local Anesthesia, Cesarean Section, Labor Pain. Ropivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Anesthesia, Gastrointestinal Tract Examination, Pain, Local Anesthesia, Burns - External, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Pruritus... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Local Anesthesia, Postoperative Pain, Cesarean Section. Bupivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Ropivacaine has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Lidocaine topical has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 248 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 54% reported a negative effect.

Bupivacaine has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 mL
Strength 0.2%
Per unit* $0.53
Cost* $52.79

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Quantity 30 gram(s)
Strength 5%
Per unit* $1.54 - $2.50
Cost* $46.23 - $75.14

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Quantity 10 mL
Strength 0.25% preservative-free
Per unit* $1.09
Cost* $10.94

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Dosage Forms
  • Injectable solution
  • Intradermal device
  • Mucous membrane solution
  • Topical cream
  • Topical film
  • Topical gel with applicator
  • Topical lotion
  • Topical ointment
  • Topical solution
  • Topical spray
  • Injectable solution
  • Intrathecal solution
Brand Names
Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV Aloe Vera Burn Relief Spray with Lidocaine, AneCream, AneCream with Tegaderm, Anestacon, Anestafoam, Apicaine-X, Aspercreme Maximum Strength Lidocaine Creme, Aspercreme Maximum Strength Lidocaine Patch, Astero, Bactine, Bruselix Cream, Bruselix Gel, CidalEaze, Derma Numb, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, DermacinRx Lidotral, DermacinRx PHN Pak, Dermaflex, Eha Lotion, Ela-Max, Ela-Max 5, Gen7T Lotion, Gen7T Patch, Glydo, LidaMantle, Lido-K, Lido-Sorb, Lidocaine Viscous, Lidocan II, Lidocan III, Lidocan IV, Lidocan Patch, Lidocan V, Lidocan VI, Lidocan VII, Lidocanna, Lidocream, Lidoderm, Lidogel, LidoLite, Lidopac, Lidopin, Lidorex, LidoRx, Lidosol, Lidotral, Lidotral 5% Gel, Lidotral Two Percent, Lidotran, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Lidovex, Lidozion, Lidozol, LMX 4, LMX 4 with Tegaderm, LMX 5, LTA II Kit, Lydexa, Medi-Quik Spray, Moxicaine, Neurozyl, RadiaGuard, RectiCare, Regenecare HA Spray, Topicaine, Tranzarel, Tridacaine II, Tridacaine III, Tridacaine XL, Trilocaine, Uro-Jet, Uro-Jet AC, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical, Zensa, Zionodil, ZTlido View more Marcaine, Marcaine HCl, Marcaine Spinal, Posimir, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine-MPF, Xaracoll
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

8.1 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 246 drugs are known to interact with Ropivacaine:

  • 21 major drug interactions (73 brand and generic names)
  • 136 moderate drug interactions (961 brand and generic names)
  • 89 minor drug interactions (329 brand and generic names)

A total of 79 drugs are known to interact with Lidocaine topical:

  • 2 major drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)
  • 70 moderate drug interactions (597 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (20 brand and generic names)

A total of 139 drugs are known to interact with Bupivacaine:

  • 23 major drug interactions (72 brand and generic names)
  • 111 moderate drug interactions (883 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)
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.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
First Approval Date

September 24, 1996

May 17, 1951

October 03, 1972
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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