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chirocaine (Levobupivacaine)
chirocaine (Levobupivacaine) is a Local anesthetic Small molecule drug developed by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Regional anesthesia for surgical procedures, Pain management for chronic pain conditions.
Chirocaine (Levobupivacaine) is a local anesthetic that blocks nerve impulses by inhibiting sodium channels.
Chirocaine (Levobupivacaine) is a local anesthetic that blocks nerve impulses by inhibiting sodium channels. Used for Regional anesthesia for surgical procedures, Pain management for chronic pain conditions.
At a glance
| Generic name | chirocaine (Levobupivacaine) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne |
| Drug class | Local anesthetic |
| Target | Voltage-gated sodium channels |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Anesthesiology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
This action prevents the transmission of pain signals to the brain, resulting in a temporary loss of sensation in the affected area. Levobupivacaine has a slower onset and longer duration of action compared to other local anesthetics, making it suitable for procedures requiring prolonged anesthesia.
Approved indications
- Regional anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Pain management for chronic pain conditions
Common side effects
- Numbness or tingling
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
Key clinical trials
- Ultrasound-Guided Quadro-Iliac Plane Block for Pain Management After Total Hip Arthroplasty (NA)
- Intertransverse Process Block to Improve Quality of Recovery and Pain Management in Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients (NA)
- Peritumoral and Periganglionic Infiltration of Levobupivacaine Prior to Conservative Surgery for Triple-negative Breast Cancer (PHASE2)
- Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Major Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery Compared to Intrathecal Morphine and Intercostal Nerve Block.
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of Suprascapular Nerve Block in Adhesive Capsulitis (NA)
- Femoral Rami Obturator Nerve Trunk (FRONT) Block in Intramedullary Nail Surgery . (NA)
- Observational Retrospective Study on Spinal Analgesia in Laparoscopic and Laparotomic Hysterectomy
- Advantage of Tramadol in Local Analgesia Post-Sternotomy (PHASE4)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All Local anesthetic drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Voltage-gated sodium channels
- Manufacturer: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Anesthesiology
- Indication: Drugs for Regional anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Indication: Drugs for Pain management for chronic pain conditions
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