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bupivacaine hydrochloride

(byoo-PIH-vuh-kane HY-droh-KLOR-ide)
A drug used to relieve pain by blocking signals at nerve endings. It is being studied in the relief of pain following surgery for cancer. It is a type of local anesthetic. Also called Marcaine and Sensorcaine.
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