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Femoral Nerve Block
Femoral Nerve Block is a Local anesthetics Small molecule drug developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. It is currently FDA-approved. Also known as: Bupivacaine 0.5%, ropivacaine.
The Femoral Nerve Block is a regional anesthesia technique used to manage pain in the lower limb. It involves injecting a local anesthetic near the femoral nerve to block pain signals. This procedure is often used for surgeries involving the hip, knee, or thigh. The technique is not a drug but a medical procedure developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. Since it is not an FDA-approved drug, there is no official FDA label. The safety and efficacy of the procedure are well-documented in clinical practice.
At a glance
| Generic name | Femoral Nerve Block |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Bupivacaine 0.5%, ropivacaine |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston |
| Drug class | Local anesthetics |
| Target | Femoral nerve |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
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Key clinical trials
- Comparison of Femoral Nerve Block and Combined PENG Plus Femoral Nerve Block in Geriatric Hip Surgery (NA)
- Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block Combined With Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) Block or Wound Infiltration for Postoperative Analgesia in Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NA)
- Genicular Nerve Block Added to Femoral Nerve Block for Analgesia After Total Knee Arthroplasty (NA)
- Femoral Peri-arterial Local Anesthetic Injection Via Peri-arterial Perineural Catheter Reverses Tourniquet Associated Ischemic Hypertension (PHASE4)
- From Battlefield to Recovery: Continuous Regional Anaesthesia for War-Related Lower Limb Trauma
- Local Infiltration Analgesia Versus Quadruple Nerve Blocks in Total Knee Arthroplasty. (NA)
- Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Use After Total Knee Arthroplasty
- FRONT Block for Quality of Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty (NA)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Local anesthetics drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Femoral nerve
- Manufacturer: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Pain
- Also known as: Bupivacaine 0.5%, ropivacaine
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