TETRACAINE Pharmacology

TETRACAINE

About TETRACAINE
Benzoic Acid Ester Local Anaesthetics
Mechanism of Action of TETRACAINE
Tetracaine acts by preventing the generation and transmission of impulses along nerve fibres and at nerve endings; depolarisation and ion-exchange are inhibited. In general, loss of pain occurs before loss of sensory, autonomic and motor functions
Pharmacokinets of TETRACAINE
Absorption: Absorbed topically
Distribution: Protein binding is 85 %
Metabolism: Hydrolysed to p-aminobenzoic acid by plasma pseudocholinesterase
Excretion: Excreted via urine
Onset of Action for TETRACAINE
N/A
Duration of Action for TETRACAINE
N/A
Half Life of TETRACAINE
N/A
Side Effects of TETRACAINE
1.Mild erythema at the application site
2.Slight oedema or pruritus
3.Blistering of the skin
4.Stinging sensation
5.Excessive application may cause CNS stimulatory effect
Contra-indications of TETRACAINE
1.Hypersensitivity to these drug
2.Complete heart block
Special Precautions while taking TETRACAINE
1.Avoid prolong use
2.Impaired cardiac conduction or respiratory function
3.Hepatic impairment
4.Cerebrospinal diseases
5.Cardiogenic or hypovolaemic shock
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for TETRACAINE
1.Anaesthesia during ophthalmological procedures
2.Spinal Anaesthesia
Interactions for TETRACAINE
May antagonise activity of sulfonamides and aminosalicylic acid
Increased tetracaine levels with anticholinesterases
Increased neuromuscular blocking action of suxamethonium
Typical Dosage for TETRACAINE
Anaesthesia during ophthalmological procedures: Instil 0.5-1% tetracaine solution or 0.5% ointment Topical anaesthesia: Apply as 1% cream or 0.5% ointmen
Schedule of TETRACAINE
N/A
Storage Requirements for TETRACAINE
Store between 15 to 30 degree celcius in awell closed container. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of TETRACAINE
N/A
Effects of Overdose of TETRACAINE
N/A

Home Delivery for TETRACAINE in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for tetracaine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for tetracaine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take tetracaine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for tetracaine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for tetracaine with the pharmacy.

TETRACAINE is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for tetracaine might be better known than tetracaine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have tetracaine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for tetracaine.