ropivacaine


ropivacaine

 [ro-piv´ah-kān] a local anesthetic used as the hydrochloride salt for percutaneous infiltration anesthesia, peripheral nerve block, and epidural block.

ropivacaine

Naropin® Anesthesiology A local anesthetic, which is less potent and less toxic than bupivacaine. Cf Bupivacaine.

ropivacaine

An aminoamide local anaesthetic drug similar to BUPIVACAINE but with a less toxic effect on the heart and a reduced tendency to block the function of motor nerves. A brand name is Naropin.