Drug details

Naropin (ropivacaine hcl)

type of Local Anesthetics, Parenteral, Local Anesthetics, Amides

Naropin (ropivacaine hcl) is used as a local (in only one area) anesthesia for a spinal block, also called an epidural. Naropin is used to provide anesthesia during a surgery or C-section, or to ease labor pains.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • headache,
  • vomiting,
  • itching,
  • fever,
  • back pain,
  • numbness or tingly feeling, or
  • problems with urination or sexual function.
The following drugs are related to Naropin, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Lixtraxen (lidocaine hydrochloride and epinephrine injection)