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It is commonly used for spinal anaesthesia, particularly lumbar epidural blockade. It is contraindicated in intravenous regional anaesthesia.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A prolonged-acting regional anesthetic frequently employed as a nerve blockade during labor and in the administration of epidural anesthesia and spinal anesthesia. Adverse reactions are infrequent, although elevated doses may induce a decline in blood pressure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A powerful local anaesthetic, used in epidural anaesthesia. A potent local anesthetic, used mainly for regional &#8216;nerve block. It is significantly longer-acting than many other local anesthetics. It has been used in childbirth, but may cause slowing of the baby&#8217;s heart, with a risk of death. 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