The following statements about Bupivacaine are true except
Prilocaine is the local anesthetic that produces methemoglobinemia as an adverse effect. All other statements are true. Ref: K D Tripathi; 7th edition; Page no 367
Must never be injected into a vein
More cardiotoxic than lignocaine
0.5 percent is effective for sensory block
It produces methaemoglobinemia
Anesthesia