Answer
It numbs a specific area or blocks nearby nerves for surgery and pain relief, including epidural pain control during labour or after an operation.
Sources for this answer
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.1%w/v Solution for Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5%w/v solution for Injection (plastic ampoules) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics