Bupivacaine hydrochloride
Chemical name: (±)-(1-Butyl-2-piperidyl)formo-2´,6´-xylidide hydrochloride monohydrate
Molecular formula: C₁₈H₂₈N₂O,HCl,H₂O

Similarly to lidocaine, bupivacaine is a local anaesthetic containing the amine chemical group. Its speed of onset is slow and the drug is active for a longer period of time than lidocaine. It is believed that bupivacaine may have a toxic effect on the cardiovascular system.⁸

* Image from http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidheavy.jsp [07/07/05].

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