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Tetracaine

Ester local anesthetic
Solution · Drops
Tetracaine is an ester local anesthetic used for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. Tetracaine is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Ophthalmological Preparations.
Generic nametetracaine
Therapeutic classOphthalmological Preparations > 21.3 Local anaesthetics (complementary list)
Form & strength (NLEM)Solution (eye drops): 0.5%; [a] Not in neonates
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Tetracaine. Full label: DailyMed.

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Tetracaine. Full label: DailyMed.

One drop topically in the eye(s) as needed. Discard unused portion. 2.1 Topical Administration One drop topically in the eye as needed.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Do not use intracamerally since use may damage corneal endothelial cells Prolonged use or abuse may lead to corneal epithelial toxicity and may manifest as epithelial defects which may progress to permanent corneal damage. Patients should not touch the eye for at least 10-20 minutes after using anesthetic as accidental injuries can occur due to insensitivity of the eye. For Administration by Healthcare Provider: Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is not intended for patient self-administration. 5.1 Corneal injury with Intracameral Use Not for injection or intraocular use.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious ocular adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Corneal injury with Intracameral Use Corneal Toxicity Corneal Injury due to Insensitivity The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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