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Table 164. Dosages and Actions of Commonly Used Spinal Anesthetic Agents.
Doses (mg) Drug Procaine Bupivacaine Tetracaine Lidocaine1 Preparation 10% solution 0.75% in 8.25% dextrose 1% solution in 10%glucose 5% in 7.5%glucose Perineum, Lower Lower Limbs Abdomen 75 410 48 2550 125 1214 1012 5075 Upper Abdomen 200 1218 1016 75100 Duration (min) Plain Epinephrine 45 90 120 90 120 60 75 90 120 60 100150 120240 6090

Ropivacaine2 0.21% solution

812

1216

1618

90120

1No

longer recommended. It should be diluted to 2.5% or less. use.

2Off-label

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