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# CVM Approves Injectable Analgesic for Dogs
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/cvm-approves-injectable-analgesic-for-dogs/
- Published: 2016-08-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T21:24:55.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5136527

FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has approved Leawood, KS-based Arata Therapeutics’ Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) to provides post-operative pain relief for knee surgery in dogs. According to an 8/16 [agency news release](http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm516857.htm?source=govdelivery&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=govdelivery), the drug is a liposome formulation of bupivacaine, an amide local anesthetic that produces local post-operative analgesia directly at the surgical site and provides pain relief for up to 72 hours after surgery.

“The most common adverse reactions include discharge and inflammation at the surgical site, vomiting, abnormal urine, increased alkaline phosphatase (a liver enzyme) and fever,” FDA says.