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4. McGlade DP, Kalpokas MV, Mooney PH, et al. A comparison of 0.5% ropivacaine and 0.5% bupivacaine for axillary brachial plexus anaesthesia. Anaesth Intensive Care. 1998;26:515-520.
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NAROPIN® is a long-acting amide-type anesthetic indicated
for the production of local or regional anesthesia for surgery
and for acute pain management.