Buloc 0.5% Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Bupivacaine Hcl 100mg/20ml
 
 
STRENGTH
 
Storage
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Buloc 0.5% Injection is a prescription medication used as a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area. This medicine can also be useful in the relief of pain, e.g. during labor.

Buloc 0.5% Injection blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain and helps to perform a painless procedure by temporarily numbing the surgical area. 

Like many other medicines, this medicine also has few side effects. The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, tingling sensation, slow heart rate, high or low blood pressure, dizziness, and urinary retention. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist, consult your doctor without delay.

Before using Buloc 0.5% Injection, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, it is not safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while on medication, unless your doctor permits you to do so.

USES OF BULOC INJECTION

·         Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

BENEFITS OF BULOC INJECTION

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Buloc 0.5% Injection is a local anesthetic. It makes your skin numb. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly, and will reduce the discomfort that might be caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BULOC INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Buloc

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

·         Slow heart rate

·         Decreased blood pressure

·         High blood pressure

·         Dizziness

·         Urinary retention

HOW TO USE BULOC INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW BULOC INJECTION WORKS

Buloc 0.5% Injection is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Buloc 0.5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Buloc 0.5% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Buloc 0.5% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Buloc 0.5% Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Buloc 0.5% Injection may cause numbness to certain areas of the body for about 2-4 hours after having it. You should wait for the effect to wear off as this may affect your ability to drive

Kidney

CAUTION

Buloc 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buloc 0.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Buloc 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buloc 0.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE BULOC INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Buloc 0.5% Injection, please consult your doctor.