It may also be applied to the skin before starting an intravenous to decrease pain from the procedure. Nda 2085, tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0. Tetracaine ophthalmic memorial sloan kettering cancer. Tetracaine hydrochloride is a fine, white, crystalline, odorless powder with a molecular weight of. Tetracaine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Tetracaine definition of tetracaine by medical dictionary. Tetracaine definition of tetracaine by merriamwebster. Tetracaine injection is given as an epidural injection into the spinal column to produce.
Tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, usp 0. A crystalline compound, c15h24n2o2, related to procaine and used in its hydrochloride form as a local anesthetic. Tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic drops, solution drug summary. Approved drug products containing tetracaine hydrochloride listed with health canada.
Tetracaine is a benzoate ester in which 4nbutylbenzoic acid and 2 dimethylaminoethanol have combined to form the ester bond. Tetracaine is used in different parts of the body to cause numbness or loss of feeling in some patients before having a medical test or procedure tetracaine belongs to a group of medicines. Tetracaine hydrochloride is a fine, white, crystalline, odorless powder and has a molecular weight of 300. Tetracaine definition is a crystalline basic ester c15h24n2o2 that is closely related chemically to procaine and is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic. Benzoic acid, 4butylamino, 2dimethylaminoethyl ester, monohydrochloride. Tetracaine hydrochloride health canada drug product. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, storage, and. Tetracaine ophthalmic solution dosage and administration. Apply contents of up to 1 tube applied at separate sites at a single time or appropriate proportion to site of venepuncture or venous cannulation and cover with. Tetracaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic of the esterlinkage type, related to procaine. February 7, 2019 vision impaired people having problems accessing certain pages of a pdf file may call 301 7963634 for assistance. Tetracaine on the skin national library of medicine.
If signs of sensitivity develop during the treatment or irritation persists or increases, patients should be advised to discontinue use and consult prescribing physician. Tetracaine tetracaine is an ester with a long and safe clinical record. Patients with he primary diagnosis of corneal abrasion will be treated with ophthalmic tetracaine. Compounding pharmacies that make tetracaine lollipops oklahoma city walgreens 5120 n. Tetracaine fda prescribing information, side effects and. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using tetracaine ophthalmic while you are pregnant. Tetracaine hydrochloride is chemically designated as benzoic acid, 4butylamino, 2dimethylamino ethyl ester, monohydrochloride. The anesthetic effects of tetravisc, tetravisc forte and. Tetracaine ophthalmic drops is prescribed as a local anesthetic prior to eye procedures such as gonioscopy, tonometry, and other eye procedures.
Food and drug administration 10903 new hampshire avenue silver spring, md 20993 1888infofda 18884636332 contact fda. Tetracaine has a longer duration of action than benzocaine. Dermocaine, pontocaine tetracaine topical uses, side. If you have an allergy to tetracaine or any other part of this drug. It is available as niphanoid crystals 20 mg or as a 1% solution 20 mg.
Each sterilized droptainer dispenser is packaged in a clear pvc and tyvek blister. Tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution usp, 0. Tetracaine will be supplied in three plastic prefilled, commercially available vials, each. Tetracaine definition of tetracaine by the free dictionary. Niphanoid crystals are mixed with 2 ml of preservative free sterile. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. Tetracaine is used in different parts of the body to cause numbness or loss of feeling in some patients before having a medical test or procedure. Find medication information including related drug classes, side effects, patient statistics and answers to frequently asked questions.
Tetracaine medicinal forms bnf content published by nice. Find patient medical information for tetracaine hcl pf ophthalmic eye on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. If tetracaine ophthalmic is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic drops, solution 0. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Learn about reported side effects, related medication class, and daily life interactions. Pliaglis lidocaine and tetracaine cream 7% 7% is a topical local anesthetic cream that forms a pliable peel on the skin when exposed to air. Tetracaine topical side effects, dosage, interactions. Tetracaine, also known as amethocaine, is a local anesthetic used to numb the eyes, nose, or throat.
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