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Ropivacaine hydrochloride reversibly reduces nerve-fibre membrane permeability to sodium ions, slowing depolarisation and increasing the excitation threshold, thereby locally blocking nerve impulses.
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- Ropivacaine Hydrochloride 2 mg/ml solution for injection/infusionB.Braun Medical · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 1Document updated
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