Ropivacaine

Ropivacaine (rINN) ( /roʊˈpɪvəkeɪn/) is a local anaesthetic drug belonging to the amino amide group. The name ropivacaine refers to both the racemate and the marketed S-enantiomer. Ropivacaine hydrochloride is commonly marketed by AstraZeneca under the trade name Naropin.