Drug interactions
Bupivacaine + Bupivacaine liposome
Severity: Moderate
Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine liposome: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Injecting plain bupivacaine before liposomal bupivacaine may disrupt the liposomal formulation and alter its release profile if the plain dose is too high relative to the liposomal dose. This may change the extent and duration of analgesia and the plasma levels.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine liposome can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Free bupivacaine alters the physicochemical integrity of the liposomal depot, changing release kinetics.
What to do
Keep the plain bupivacaine dose at or below 50% of the liposomal dose and give it before the liposomal product with a short interval. Observe total bupivacaine dose limits.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bupivacaine with Bupivacaine liposome?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine liposome can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Injecting plain bupivacaine before liposomal bupivacaine may disrupt the liposomal formulation and alter its release profile if the plain dose is too high relative to the liposomal dose. This may change the extent and duration of analgesia and the plasma levels.
How serious is the interaction between Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine liposome?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Keep the plain bupivacaine dose at or below 50% of the liposomal dose and give it before the liposomal product with a short interval. Observe total bupivacaine dose limits.
What other medicines interact with Bupivacaine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bupivacaine with, for example, Bupivacaine implant, Amlodipine-benazepril, Benazepril. The full list is on the Bupivacaine page.
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