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levobupivacaine hydrochloride

levobupivacaine hydrochloride (CHIROCAINE) is a sodium channel protein type iv alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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Drug details — levobupivacaine hydrochloride
US status
approved
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Route
INJECTION
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Quick answer

levobupivacaine hydrochloride (CHIROCAINE) is a sodium channel protein type iv alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN levobupivacaine hydrochloride
Brand CHIROCAINE
Mechanism Sodium channel protein type IV alpha subunit blocker
Target Sodium channel protein type 4 subunit alpha
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Sodium channel protein type IV alpha subunit blocker

Primary target: Sodium channel protein type 4 subunit alpha

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is levobupivacaine hydrochloride?

levobupivacaine hydrochloride (CHIROCAINE) is a sodium channel protein type iv alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for levobupivacaine hydrochloride?

CHIROCAINE is a marketed brand name for levobupivacaine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of levobupivacaine hydrochloride?

levobupivacaine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.