Bupivacaine (Liposomal)

Cardiovascular and respiratory (adequacy of ventilation) vital signs, state of consciousness; signs of CNS toxicity, pain relief.

• Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?)

• Patient may experience headache, insomnia, muscle spasms, or back pain. Have patient report immediately to prescriber agitation, anxiety, change in speech, dizziness, passing out, metallic taste, tinnitus, blurred vision, tremors, twitching, depression, fatigue, seizures, nausea, vomiting, chills, mitosis, angina, tachycardia, abnormal heartbeat, sneezing, sweating a lot, joint pain, joint rigidity, change in balance, weakness, numbness, or tingling, swelling of arms or legs, or severe loss of strength and energy (HCAHPS).

• Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions.

Intended Use and Disclaimer: Should not be printed and given to patients. This information is intended to serve as a concise initial reference for health care professionals to use when discussing medications with a patient. You must ultimately rely on your own discretion, experience, and judgment in diagnosing, treating, and advising patients.

Use with caution