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BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE INJECTION USPBUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
ManufacturerOMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITEDBAXTER CORPORATION
Active ingredientBUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDEBUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength7.5MG7.5MG
Dosage formSOLUTIONSOLUTION
RouteINTRASPINALRETROBULBAR EPIDURAL
Health Canada statusMarketedMarketed
Shortage statusActive ShortageNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Same active ingredientSame strengthSame dosage formDifferent route