It is employed as Na+ channel blocker, local anesthetic and cAMP production inhibitor. It acts as a surfactant molecule possessing both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, adrenergic antagonist, EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor and EC 3.6.3.8 (Ca(2+)-transporting ATPase) inhibitor.
ChEBI: A racemate composed of equimolar amounts of dextrobupivacaine hydrochloride hydrate and levobupivacaine hydrochloride hydrate. A piperidinecarboxamide-based local anaesthetic, it has a slow onset and long duration of action.
