Bucan 0.5% Injection

Bucan 0.5% Injection, made by Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd, is a long-acting local anaesthetic. Its active ingredient is Bupivacaine 0.5%, and it is used for spinal anaesthesia, nerve blocks and pain relief during labour and surgery. Pack size: 5 ampx10 ml injection.

Uses of Bucan 0.5% Injection

Bucan 0.5% Injection is used to numb part of the body for surgery and to relieve pain. It is given as a spinal or epidural injection, for example for caesarean section, hip or knee surgery and pain relief during labour, and also for nerve blocks and local infiltration around a wound. Its long action makes it useful for pain control after an operation.

How Bucan 0.5% Injection works

Bupivacaine blocks sodium channels in nerve cells, stopping them from sending pain signals to the brain. The area supplied by those nerves becomes numb, and sometimes temporarily weak, for several hours until the medicine is gradually removed by the body.

Possible side effects

After Bucan 0.5% Injection, some temporary effects are common. These include:

• Low blood pressure
• Nausea or vomiting
• Numbness or weakness in the legs
• Shivering
• Difficulty passing urine
• Headache after a spinal injection

Staff watch for and you should report dizziness, ringing in the ears, a metallic taste, numbness of the tongue or lips, muscle twitching or an irregular heartbeat. A severe headache in the days after a spinal or epidural also needs medical review.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given only in hospital or clinic settings by trained healthcare professionals who monitor the patient.
• Tell the medical team about allergies, other medicines and any kidney, liver or heart problems.
• Let the team know if you take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder, as this affects whether a spinal or epidural can be given.
• Take care not to injure numb areas until feeling returns, and do not walk unaided until staff say it is safe.
• Do not drive or operate machinery on the day of treatment.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Bucan 0.5% Injection online in Pakistan

Order Bucan 0.5% Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Bupivacaine by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.