Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection

Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection is a local anaesthetic medicine used to reduce pain and discomfort during medical procedures. It produces local numbness and relieves pain. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection contains Levobupivacaine as an active ingredient, which belongs to the group of medicines called 'amide-type anaesthetics'. It works by acting on the nervous system and nerves to block the transmission of pain signals in the pain area, which results in the loss of pain.

Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection may cause certain side effects such as weakness, tingling, restlessness, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, difficulty speaking, irregular heartbeat, chills or shivering, back pain, nausea and vomiting. These side effects may not be similar to everyone and vary individually. If any of these side effects bother you, inform your doctor. Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection will be administered by the doctor or the nurse before the surgery.

Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, high or low blood pressure, excess fat in the body and breathing problems before administering Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with severe hypotension, cardiogenic or hypovolaemic shock, the paracervical block in obstetrics and intravenous regional anaesthesia. Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection is recommended for infiltration analgesia (ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric blocks) in children older than six months.

Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection contains Levobupivacaine, used to relieve pain and discomfort during labour, surgery, dental treatment and other medical procedures. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals in the pain area by acting on the nervous system and nerves. This blockage causes the loss of pain sensation helps in numbing the localized area, and provides relief from pain. Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection is injected as an epidural injection at the spinal cord during labour and Caesarean section to prevent labour pain.

Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, high or low blood pressure, excess fat in the body and breathing problems before starting Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with severe hypotension, such as cardiogenic or hypovolemic shock, for use in the paracervical block in obstetrics and for intravenous regional anaesthesia. Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection is not recommended for children 12 years of age. Let your doctor know about your complete medical and medication history, including prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins and herbal supplements, before starting Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection. Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection released into breast milk during breastfeeding. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Avoid alcohol to prevent the worsening of side effects further.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly since Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection may affect your blood pressure.
• Careful monitoring of respiratory functions is needed while on treatment with Levo-Anawin 0.5% Injection.