Full Name: Bupivacaine
Synonyms: BPC
Bupivacaine is an amide-type local anesthetic. It blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in neuronal membranes, preventing nerve impulse conduction and pain signal transmission. It is used for regional anesthesia, epidurals, and peripheral nerve blocks. Its structure contains a butylpiperidine carboxamide core linked to a 2,6-dimethylphenyl ring.