<prompt> True statement regarding Bupivacaine isUsed as intravenous along with lignocaineMore cardiotoxic than lignocaineContraindication in pregnancyAll of the above  <response>: More cardiotoxic than Lignocaine326-KDT 357-KDT6thBUPIVACA1NE - long acting amide linked LA used for infiltration, nerve block, epidural and spinal anaesthesia of long duration A 0.25-0.5 solution injected epidurally produces adequate analgesia without significant motor blockade. As a result it has become very popular in obstetrics mother can actively cooperate in vaginal delivery. Bupivacaine is more prone to prolong QTc interval and induce ventricular tachycardia or cardiac depression-should not be used for intravenous regional analgesia. UP-2010 It should not be used for Beir block because of its cardiotoxicity Drug of choice for ventricular tachycardia produced by bupivacaine is bretylium 