Exparel liposomal is a local anaesthetic that is used to treat pain after certain operations. It can be used in adults and children aged 6 years or older for local pain relief by injecting it around the edges of small to medium\-sized surgical wounds. It is also used in adults for regional pain relief by injecting it around the nerves that supply the lower limbs or the shoulder. Exparel liposomal contains the active substance bupivacaine.
Therapeutic Indication
Exparel liposomal is indicated: * in adults as a brachial plexus block or femoral nerve block for treatment of post\-operative pain. * in adults and children aged 6 years or older as a field block for treatment of somatic post\-operative pain from small\- to medium\-sized surgical wounds.
Therapeutic Area (MeSH)
ATC Code
N01BB01
ATC Item
N/A
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
N/A
Active Substance (Summary)
INN / Common Names
EMA Name
Exparel liposomal
Medicine Name
Exparel liposomal
Aliases
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