Discussions tagged “bupivacaine/epineph”

I just got a Bupivacaine/epineph 0.25% Inj, 10ml injection for a minor procedure. The nurse explained that it's a local anesthetic used to numb a specific area, with bupivacaine as the numbing agent and epinephrine to help the effect last longer and reduce bleeding. I've never had this before, so I'm a bit nervous. Has anyone had experience with this? What should I expect, and are there any side effects I should keep an eye out for?