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US brand names:Naropin
Ropivacaine is dosed at 1–3 mg/kg Local once per procedure in dogs, per Wagatsuma JT, Deschk M, Floriano BP, et al. Comparison of anesthetic efficacy and adverse effects associated withttperibulbar injection of ropivacaine performed with and without ultrasound guidance in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2014;75(12):1040-1048. doi:10.2460/ajvr.75.12.1040 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1163 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1135, Ropivacaine monograph spanning p.1135-1136; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Long-acting amide local anesthetic. S-enantiomer with less cardiotoxicity than bupivacaine. Blocks sodium channels with motor-sensory differential block.
Less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine — preferred for epidural and nerve blocks. More motor-sparing. Similar duration to bupivacaine. Limited veterinary PK data.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Local | 1–3 mg/kg | once per procedure | Moderate | Wagatsuma JT, Deschk M, Floriano BP, et al. Comparison of anesthetic efficacy and adverse effects associated withttperibulbar injection of ropivacaine performed with and without ultrasound guidance in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2014;75(12):1040-1048. doi:10.2460/ajvr.75.12.1040 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1163 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1135, Ropivacaine monograph spanning p.1135-1136; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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