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Medicines bupivacaineQuestion & answer

bupivacaine · Medicine question

What proportion of bupivacaine is excreted unchanged in urine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Only 6% of bupivacaine is excreted unchanged in urine.

Sources for this answer

EXPAREL 133mgPacira Biosciences · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 2Document updated 12 January 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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