Ropivacaine - roe-PIV-a-kane is a local anesthetic - - an-ess-THET-ik given by injection to cause loss of feeling before and during surgery or labor and delivery. It does not cause loss of consciousness.
Ropivacaine is given only by or under the immediate supervision of a medical family doctor, or by a specially trained nurse, in the family doctor's office or in a hospital. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada