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All are true about bupivacaine Except

A
Less cardiotoxic than lignocaine
B
Dose increases with adrenaline
C
Long acting
D
Cannot given m vein
High-Yield Explanation
Bupivacaine is more prone to prolong QTc interval and induce ventricular tachycardia or cardiac depression - should not be used for IV regional anesthesia. Whereas Lignocaine cause arrhythmia in overdosage only. All other statements are true. From Tripati 7th edition Page no 366, 367

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