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postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride

China Medical University, China · FDA-approved active Small molecule

postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride is a Local anesthetic (amide) Small molecule drug developed by China Medical University, China. It is currently FDA-approved for Postoperative local and regional anesthesia, Postoperative pain management. Also known as: Rectus sheath block of 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride.

Ropivacaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing the initiation and propagation of action potentials.

Ropivacaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing the initiation and propagation of action potentials. Used for Postoperative local and regional anesthesia, Postoperative pain management.

At a glance

Generic namepostoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride
Also known asRectus sheath block of 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride
SponsorChina Medical University, China
Drug classLocal anesthetic (amide)
TargetVoltage-gated sodium channels
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaAnesthesia / Pain Management
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Ropivacaine is an amide-type local anesthetic that reversibly inhibits sodium influx through voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve fibers, thereby preventing depolarization and nerve impulse transmission. This results in local anesthesia and analgesia in the area of administration. It is commonly used for postoperative pain management via infiltration, nerve blocks, or regional anesthesia techniques.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride

What is postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride?

postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride is a Local anesthetic (amide) drug developed by China Medical University, China, indicated for Postoperative local and regional anesthesia, Postoperative pain management.

How does postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride work?

Ropivacaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing the initiation and propagation of action potentials.

What is postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride used for?

postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride is indicated for Postoperative local and regional anesthesia, Postoperative pain management.

Who makes postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride?

postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride is developed and marketed by China Medical University, China (see full China Medical University, China pipeline at /company/china-medical-university-china).

Is postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride also known as anything else?

postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride is also known as Rectus sheath block of 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride.

What drug class is postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride in?

postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride belongs to the Local anesthetic (amide) class. See all Local anesthetic (amide) drugs at /class/local-anesthetic-amide.

What development phase is postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride in?

postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride?

Common side effects of postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride include Injection site reactions (pain, erythema), Transient neurological symptoms, Systemic toxicity (CNS and cardiac effects at high doses), Hypotension, Bradycardia.

What does postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride target?

postoperative 0.5% Ropivacaine hydrochloride targets Voltage-gated sodium channels and is a Local anesthetic (amide).

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