ropivacaine

Ropivacaine (Naropin) is an injectable local anesthetic. It's used to numb a specific part of the body to prevent pain before a surgery or procedure. It can also be used to relieve short-term pain. It works to numb the area by blocking your nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. Ropivacaine (Naropin) is injected by a trained healthcare provider who will determine the dose based on your health, procedure, area of the injection, and many other factors.

Ropivacaine (Naropin) can be injected into your middle or lower back near your spine. It's injected into the space between the bones of your spine at your middle or lower back (epidural area) before a surgery or procedure. Ropivacaine (Naropin) can also be injected into different nerves or local areas of the body for pain relief.

In general, ropivacaine (Naropin) injection can make you lose the sense of feeling and movement in the area where your provider is trying to block the pain. Common side effects can include nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, and slow heart rate. Other side effects can include fever, pain, a "pins and needles" feeling (paresthesia), and headache.

Although rare, some people can have an allergic reaction to ropivacaine (Naropin). If you've had an allergic reaction to other similar medications that were used for pain during a surgery or procedure, such as lidocaine (Xylocaine) or bupivacaine (Marcaine), there's a chance you might be allergic to ropivacaine (Naropin). Signs of an allergic reaction can include hives, itching, skin redness, nausea, vomiting, fast heart rate, dizziness, feeling faint, excessive sweating, difficulty breathing, or swelling in the mouth, throat, or tongue. If you're given too much of ropivacaine (Naropin), you might experience problems with your nervous system, such as restlessness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, numbness and tingling of the mouth and lips, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, or anxiety. Let your provider know right away if you experience any signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction or nervous system problems with ropivacaine (Naropin).