Ropivacaine

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Naropin

Pharmacological Mechanism

Long-acting amide local anesthetic — S-enantiomer of bupivacaine's racemate. Cardiotoxicity reduced vs bupivacaine (still real). Preferred for continuous epidural / peripheral nerve catheters where high cumulative doses occur.

Half-Life (t½)

IM: 1.85h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems