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2. Bupivacaine - Wikipedia

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   Bupivacaine, marketed under the brand name Marcaine among others, is a medication used to decrease sensation in a specific small area. [5] In nerve blocks, it is injected around a nerve that supplies the area, or into the spinal canal's epidural space. [5] It is available mixed with a small amount of epinephrine to increase the duration of its ...

3. Levobupivacaine - Wikipedia

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   Levobupivacaine is the S-enantiomer of racemic bupivacaine and therefore similar in pharmacological effects. [2] The drug typically starts taking effect within 15 minutes and can last up to 16 hours depending on factors such as site of administration and dosage.

4. Spinal anaesthesia - Wikipedia

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   Bupivacaine (Marcaine) is the local anaesthetic most commonly used, although lidocaine , tetracaine, procaine, ropivacaine, levobupivicaine, prilocaine, or cinchocaine may also be used. Commonly opioids are added to improve the block and provide post-operative pain relief, examples include morphine , fentanyl , diamorphine , and buprenorphine .

5. The 6 most common headache types — and when to see a doctor

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   Certain types of headaches may be a sign of a more serious condition, such as a brain tumor or aneurysm, especially if the pain is sudden or severe, according to Cohen. "This highlights the ...

6. Food poisoning is extremely common. But that doesn't ... - AOL

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   Few things will put a damper on your vacation or holiday faster than food poisoning. The intense stomach pain, rushing to the toilet and feeling relegated to bed keeps just about everyone out of ...

7. Retrobulbar block - Wikipedia

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   Occasionally a 'pop' is felt as the needle tip passes through the muscle cone delineating the retrobulbar space. Following a negative aspiration for blood, 2–4 mLs of local anesthetic solution is injected and the needle is withdrawn. 2% Lidocaine (Xylocaine) and 0.5% to 0.75% bupivicaine (Marcaine) are two commonly used agents. Epinephrine ...

8. Dying To Be Free - The Huffington Post

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   Like methadone, Suboxone blocks both the effects of heroin withdrawal and an addict’s craving and, if used properly, does it without causing intoxication. Unlike methadone, it can be prescribed by a certified family physician and taken at home, meaning a recovering addict can lead a normal life, without a daily early-morning commute to a clinic.

9. Is gnocchi healthier than pasta? It depends on 2 things ... - AOL

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   Is gnocchi a healthier alternative to pasta? Not necessarily, dietitians say. They're both rich in carbs. But there are some important differences between them.