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False about ropivacaine

A
Less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine
B
More cardiotoxic than lignocaine
C
Contains only R enantiomer
D
Onset of action is faster than bupivacaine
High-Yield Explanation
Ropivacaine contains only S enantiomer so cardiotoxicity is less than bupivacaine (but still higher than lignocaine). Anaesthetic propeies (onset, intensity; duration of I action) of ropivacaine are almost similar to bupivacaine.

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