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ZYNRELEF KIT (bupivacaine)

Other Approved 2021-05-12

Bupivacaine is an amide local anesthetic used to provide numbness or pain relief during surgical, dental, and diagnostic procedures. It helps adult patients manage pain by creating local or regional anesthesia in specific areas of the body. This medication is also used for pain management during obstetrical procedures, such as childbirth.

Source: FDA Label • HERON THERAPS INC

How ZYNRELEF KIT Works

This medication works by blocking the generation and conduction of nerve impulses, which raises the threshold needed for electrical excitation in the nerves. By slowing the propagation of these signals and reducing the action potential's rate of rise, it prevents the transmission of sensations including pain, temperature, and touch.

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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2021-05-12
Patent Cliff
2036

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Active Ingredient: BUPIVACAINE , MELOXICAM

ZYNRELEF KIT Approval History

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
28 FDA actions from 2021 to 2025 · 2 indication expansions
Apr 2025 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Nov 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Sep 2024 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What ZYNRELEF KIT Treats

2 indications

ZYNRELEF KIT is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2021. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Anesthesia
  • Analgesia
Source: FDA Label

ZYNRELEF KIT Boxed Warning

RISK OF CARDIAC ARREST WITH USE OF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION IN OBSTETRICAL ANESTHESIA There have been reports of cardiac arrest with difficult resuscitation or death during use of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection for epidural anesthesia in obstetrical patients. In most cases, this has followed use of the 0.75% (7.5 mg/mL) concentration. Resuscitation has been difficult or impossible despite apparently adequate preparation and appropriate management. Cardiac arrest has occurred afte...

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Clinical Trial Registry

281 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07340801 R 762 Ph 4 completed Inter-semispinal Fascial Plane Block (ISPB) Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) in Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery
NCT04864210 results posted 201901777 Ph 2 completed Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery - Exparel Study
NCT05900427 EH23-069 Ph 4 terminated Effects on Postoperative Pain of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Interscalene Blocks for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients
NCT03781388 results posted Pro00101530 Ph 4 completed ED90 for Hyperbaric Bupivacaine in Super Obese Parturients
NCT05391971 22-00374 Ph 4 active not recruiting Effects of Stellate Ganglion Block in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
NCT06743919 OSCTAP Cholecystectomy Ph 4 completed Adding Magnesium Sulfate or Dexmedetomidine to Bupivacaine in Oblique Subcostal Tap Block for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Double -Blind Controlled Study
NCT07469826 F.2-81/22-GENL/275/JPMC Ph 3 completed Bupivacaine Alone vs Bupivacaine With Tramadol in Local Anesthesia Procedures
NCT07467356 RC 18-2-2026 Ph 3 recruiting Anterior Iliopsoas Space Block Versus PENG Block on Ease of Positioning for Spinal Anathesia in Patients Undergoing Hip Surgeries
NCT07465185 RC 17-2-2026 Ph 2 recruiting Intrathecal Bupivacaine With or Without Dexmetomidine for Cesserian Delivery
NCT06784180 23-3302 Ph 4 withdrawn Intrathecal Hydromorphone vs Intrathecal Morphine to Treat Post Cesarean Pain in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Taking Buprenorphine
NCT03214510 2016-1111 NCI-2018-01124, 2016-1111 Ph 3 active not recruiting Thoracic Epidural Analgesia or Four-Quadrant Transversus Abdominus Plane Block in Reducing Pain in Patients Undergoing Liver Surgery
NCT07430085 2025-344 Ph 4 not yet recruiting Post-Operative Pain Relief: Zynrelef or Periarticular Injections in RATKA
NCT07280195 202509174 Ph 4 enrolling by invitation ZYNRELEF vs Continuous Catheter for Pain Management Following Shoulder Arthroplasty
NCT06002152 QoR-SCPB 2000035991 No NIH funding Ph 2 completed Superficial Cervical Plexus Block and Quality of Recovery After Thyroidectomy
NCT06411795 ANES-2023-31918 NCI-2024-02287, ANES-2023-31918 Ph 2 recruiting Rectus Sheath Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia for Pain Control Following Pancreatoduodenectomy
NCT06997016 Baylor IRB #025-220 Ph 4 enrolling by invitation Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Live Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients
NCT06908837 2024-520204-26-00 Ph 4 completed Effects of 10 Versus 20 mL Local Anesthetic for Popliteal Plexus Block on Opioid Consumption, Pain, and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty
NCT07194694 DEX\KET in TAP MD 42 Ph 3 completed Dexmedetomidine vs Ketamine as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Transversus Abdominus Plane Block in Inguinal Hernioplasty
NCT02381353 14-007145 Ph 4 active not recruiting Exparel Injection for Postoperative Orbital Pain
NCT07329582 2023/00591 Ph 4 active not recruiting Hyperbaric Bupivacaine Versus Hyperbaric Prilocaine in Spinal Anaesthesia
NCT06271265 402-C-125 Ph 1 recruiting Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of EXPAREL for Postoperative Analgesia in Subjects Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
NCT07276906 NOA 2387143-1 Ph 4 not yet recruiting Comparing Intramuscular Fentanyl and Ketorolac With Nerve of Arnold (NOA) Block for Bilateral Myringotomy
NCT03599635 results posted ANES-2017-25584 Ph 4 completed Pec Infiltration With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Breast Surgery
NCT04272086 GCO 19-1807 Ph 4 completed Utility of Liposomal Bupivacaine Transversus Abdominal Plane Block for Open Myomectomy
NCT06635889 IRB24-1600 Ph 2 recruiting Intravesical Bupivacaine on Post-Operative Ureteroscopy Pain
NCT07221019 NCR256547 Ph 4 recruiting Single Shot Exparel vs Catheters in Lower Extremity Trauma
NCT06989866 NMCP.2024.0031 Ph 3 enrolling by invitation RCT to Test Regional Anesthesia Effect on Decreased Opiate Use
NCT05171179 STU00214187 Ph 3 completed The Use of Pecs Blocks in Combination With Exparel in Breast Reconstruction Surgery
NCT04979338 STUDY00000879 Ph 3 recruiting Development of Effective, Opioid Sparing Techniques for Peri-operative Pain Management of Transgender Patients Undergoing Gender Affirming Surgeries
NCT07146685 RPRCT 302714 Ph 4 not yet recruiting Effect of Local Anesthetic Concentration on Rebound Pain: A Randomized Control Study
NCT06291727 Prisma Upstate Ph 4 completed Mepivacaine vs Bupivacaine Spinal Anesthesia for TKA
NCT03351348 17-576 Ph 3 recruiting Bupivacaine vs Placebo for Unilateral Mastectomy Surgical Site Post-operative Pain Control
NCT05425979 22-000140 Ph 4 enrolling by invitation Mepivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Onset Time in Ultrasound-guided Ankle Blocks
NCT05017246 results posted 202105007 Ph 2 terminated Comparing Intrathecal Morphine and Intraoperative Lidocaine Infusion to Epidural Anesthesia With Postoperative PCA for Patients Undergoing Exploratory Laparotomy
NCT05732532 22-007855 Ph 4 completed Steroids in Occipital Nerve Block for Treatment of Headache
NCT06165679 N-439-2023 Ph 3 completed Effect of Prilocaine vs Bupivacaine on Hemodynamics in Spinal Anesthesia for Geriatric Patients
NCT07023991 FMASU MS113/2025 Ph 1 enrolling by invitation Dexmedetomidine Added to Bupivacaine for ESP Block in Children Undergoing Lower Abdominal Surgeries
NCT07013955 FESS (Function 1465/02/2025 Ph 3 enrolling by invitation Comparative Study Between the Effect of Dexmedetomidine ,Midazolam or Bupivacaine Packing During FESS on Surgical Field Visualization
NCT03737292 10129 Ph 4 recruiting Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Plain Bupivacaine After Intercostal Injections For Pain Management After Thoracoscopy
NCT05972681 PAIN 2023-14825 Ph 4 recruiting The PAIN (Pelvic Area Injection for Numbness) Study
NCT05357690 22-001106 Ph 2, Ph 3 recruiting A Study of Stellate Ganglion Block for Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
NCT06935669 TFBP FMASU MD36/2025 Ph 1 not yet recruiting Analgesic Effect of Bupivacaine Plus Ketamine Versus Bupivacaine Alone in Transversalis Fascia Plane Block
NCT06120530 results posted 17120 Ph 4 completed Intraperitoneal Bupivacaine for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
NCT05068960 IRB-19-7479 Ph 4 completed Postoperative Pain Control in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
NCT05456490 402-C-124 Ph 1 completed Phase 1, Dose Escalation Study to Evaluate of Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Liposomal Bupivacaine 13.3 Administered Via a Single Intrathecal Injection to Healthy Volunteers
NCT05664958 results posted Pro00112152 Ph 4 completed ESP Block for Post Cesarean Analgesia
NCT06789393 B+D hypospadias repair surgery Ph 3 not yet recruiting Comparison of the Efficacy of Bupivacaine with and Without Dexmedetomidine As an Adjuvant on Penile Block for Postoperative Pain Relief in Pediatrics Undergoing Hypospadias Repair Surgery
NCT06789575 Wound Infilt/InstThyroid Surg Ph 3 not yet recruiting Comparison of Bupivacaine Wound Infiltration Versus Wound Instillation to Minimize Postoperative Pain After Thyroid Surgery
NCT06752525 SPGB sinus surgery Ph 4 not yet recruiting Opioid Sparing Effect of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
NCT04156581 ESPB-Spine results posted 2019-1282 Ph 4 completed Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Conventional Analgesia in Complex Spine Surgery

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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ZYNRELEF KIT FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

ZYNRELEF KIT is indicated for the treatment of Anesthesia; Analgesia.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: RISK OF CARDIAC ARREST WITH USE OF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION IN OBSTETRICAL ANESTHESIA There have been reports of cardiac arrest with difficult resuscitation or death during use of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection for epidural anesthesia in obstetrical patients. In most cases, ...

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ZYNRELEF KIT Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Apr 2036
Exclusivity: Jan 2027

Patents (16 active)

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Source: FDA Orange Book

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