Levobupivacaine
Alternative Names: (S)-bupivacaine; Bupivacaine, (S); Chirocaine; D 1249; PopscaineLatest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator UCB
- Developer Maruishi Pharmaceutical; Purdue Pharma; UCB
- Class Analgesics; Anilides; Local anaesthetics; Pipecolic acids; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Sodium channel antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Anaesthesia; Pain; Postoperative pain