Levobupivacaine Kabi Caution For Usage

Special precautions for disposal and other handling: For single use only. Discard any unused solution.
Do not use unless the container is undamaged.
The solution/dilution should be inspected visually prior to use. Only clear solutions without visible particles should be used.
A sterile blister container should be chosen when a sterile ampoule surface is required. Ampoule surface is not sterile if sterile blister is pierced.
Dilutions of levobupivacaine standard solutions should be made with sodium chloride 9 mg/ml (0.9%) solution for injection using aseptic techniques.
Clonidine 8.4 μg/ml, morphine 0.05 mg/ml, fentanyl 2-4 μg/ml and sufentanil 0.4 μg/ml have been shown to be compatible with levobupivacaine in sodium chloride 9 mg/ml (0.9%) solution for injection.
For the shelf-life of the diluted product, see Shelf life under Storage.
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Incompatibilities: Levobupivacaine may precipitate if diluted with alkaline solutions and should not be diluted or co-administered with sodium bicarbonate injections.
This medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products except those previously mentioned in Special precautions for disposal and other handling.