Ropifast 0.2% Injection

Ropivacaine (0.2%)

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Ropifast 0.2% Injection is a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area.

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Oct 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

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Ropivacaine (0.2%)

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Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Ropifast 0.2% Injection must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure.

The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension, nausea, vomiting, slow heart rate, fever, anemia, paresthesia, headache, itching, and back pain. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without delay.

Before using Ropifast 0.2% Injection, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, it is not safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while on medication, as you may feel dizzy.

Uses of Ropifast Injection

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Benefits of Ropifast Injection

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Ropifast 0.2% Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.

Side effects of Ropifast Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ropifast

Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Nausea
Vomiting
Slow heart rate
Fever
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Headache
Itching
Back pain

How to use Ropifast Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Ropifast Injection works

Ropifast 0.2% Injection is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.

Quick tips

It is given as an injection by the healthcare professional.
Ropifast 0.2% Injection may affect your concentration or make you feel sleepy, so avoid driving or using tools or machines until the next day.
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, problem with sight or hearing or numbness around lips, tongue and mouth.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ropifast 0.2% Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ropifast 0.2% Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ropifast 0.2% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ropifast 0.2% Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ropifast 0.2% Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ropifast 0.2% Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ropifast 0.2% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ropifast 0.2% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ropifast 0.2% Injection used for?

Ropifast 0.2% Injection is a local anesthetic used before any surgical procedure or diagnostic procedure. It helps to numb the area and reduces the discomfort associated with the insertion of medical instruments such as needles or catheters.

How is Ropifast 0.2% Injection administered? How long does it last?

Ropifast 0.2% Injection is supplied as a solution that is to be administered epidurally either as an injection or as an intravenous infusion. Impact of Ropifast 0.2% Injection on the body depends on the administration site and dose and may range between 3 to 10 hours. Talk to your doctor if you have any queries about the impact of this medicine.

Is Ropifast 0.2% Injection safer than bupivacaine?

Ropifast 0.2% Injection is a left isomer of bupivacaine. Compared to bupivacaine, Ropifast 0.2% Injection has less toxic effects on the heart and central nervous system. Therefore, it is safer than bupivacaine.

What are the side effects of Ropifast 0.2% Injection?

The most common side effects of Ropifast 0.2% Injection are paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), back pain, irregular heart rate, dizziness, headache, high blood pressure, inability to empty the urinary bladder, increased body temperature, feeling of cold and vomiting. These usually subside once the effect of Ropifast 0.2% Injection wears off. However, if you notice worsening if these side effects or if they worry you, please consult your doctor.

What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?

Our nervous system is more sensitive to the effects of local anesthetics than any other system of the human body. Therefore, the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity are tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears), blurred vision, dizziness, tongue paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), and circumoral numbness (numbness around the eyes).

Is Ropifast 0.2% Injection a steroid?

No. Ropifast 0.2% Injection is not a steroid. Ropifast 0.2% Injection is a local anesthetic that belongs to the class of anesthetics known as long acting amides. It works by blocking the nerve signals in the area of injection and thus numbs the area temporarily. In this way, Ropifast 0.2% Injection restricts the pain sensation in the area it is administered.

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Chemical Class

Amide derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Local anaesthetic (Amides)

References

Catterall WA, Mackie K. Local Anesthetics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 574.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1235-36.
Drugs.com. Ropivacaine. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Ropivacaine.Schaumburg, Illinois: APP Pharmaceuticals; 2010. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.

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General Information

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Marketer

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Product introduction

Uses of Ropifast Injection

Benefits of Ropifast Injection

Side effects of Ropifast Injection

How to use Ropifast Injection

How Ropifast Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Ropifast 0.2% Injection used for?

How is Ropifast 0.2% Injection administered? How long does it last?

Is Ropifast 0.2% Injection safer than bupivacaine?

What are the side effects of Ropifast 0.2% Injection?

What are the early symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity?

Is Ropifast 0.2% Injection a steroid?

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