KnowraBupivacaineLinked fromLinked fromThe 3 pages that link to Bupivacaine, each with the reason it gives.All 3Broader topic 2Compared with 1Local anestheticBroader topic: Its prolonged action suits blocks intended to last beyond a brief procedure.LidocaineCompared with: Bupivacaine generally lasts longer than lidocaine and carries greater risk of severe cardiac toxicity.Local anesthetic systemic toxicityBroader topic: Its relatively strong and persistent cardiac effects make severe toxicity especially difficult to treat.