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Liposomal Bupivacaine with Bupivacaine
Liposomal Bupivacaine with Bupivacaine is a Local anesthetic Small molecule drug developed by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Local anesthesia for surgical procedures, Infiltration anesthesia and nerve blocks. Also known as: Exparel.
Liposomal bupivacaine is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, with the liposomal formulation providing prolonged drug release and extended anesthesia duration.
Liposomal bupivacaine is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, with the liposomal formulation providing prolonged drug release and extended anesthesia duration. Used for Local anesthesia for surgical procedures, Infiltration anesthesia and nerve blocks.
At a glance
| Generic name | Liposomal Bupivacaine with Bupivacaine |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Exparel |
| Sponsor | Jamaica Hospital Medical Center |
| Drug class | Local anesthetic |
| Target | Voltage-gated sodium channels |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Anesthesia / Pain Management |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Bupivacaine works by inhibiting sodium influx through voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve fibers, preventing depolarization and blocking nerve conduction. The liposomal encapsulation allows for sustained release of the active drug, extending the duration of local anesthetic effect compared to conventional bupivacaine formulations. This combination formulation may provide both immediate anesthesia (from free bupivacaine) and prolonged anesthesia (from the liposomal component).
Approved indications
- Local anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Infiltration anesthesia and nerve blocks
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Transient neurological symptoms
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Systemic toxicity (at high doses)
Key clinical trials
- EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery (NA)
- The Efficacy and Safety of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Relieving Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic Surgery (NA)
- The Efficacy and Safety of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Relieving Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology (NA)
- The Efficacy and Safety of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Relieving Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic Surgery (NA)
- Bupivacaine Liposome Plus Bupivacaine or Ropivacaine for Pericapsular Nerve Group Block in Hip Arthroplasty (PENG) (PHASE4)
- Liposomal Bupivacaine With Standard Bupivacaine Versus Dexmedetomidine With Standard Bupivacaine (PHASE3)
- EXPAREL or Lidocane as Local Anesthetic in Patients Undergoing Pleuroscopy With Pleural Biopsy and Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement (PHASE2)
- The Efficacy and Safety of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Relieving Postoperative Pain After Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
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| 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: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Anesthesia / Pain Management
- Indication: Drugs for Local anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Indication: Drugs for Infiltration anesthesia and nerve blocks
- Also known as: Exparel
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