Tetracaine Hydrochloride

Prescription

Noms de marque : Tetracaine Hydrochloride

Forme Pharmaceutique

Drops

Voie d'Administration

OPHTHALMIC

Fabricant

REMEDYREPACK INC.

About This Medication

11 DESCRIPTION Tetracaine hydrochloride is chemically designated as benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-,2-(dimethylamino) ethyl ester, monohydrochloride. Its chemical formula is C 15 H 24 N 2 O 2 • HCl and it is represented by the chemical structure: Tetracaine hydrochloride is a fine, white, crystalline, odorless powder and has a molecular weight of 300.82. Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% has a pH of 3.7 to 5.5. Active ingredient: tetracaine hydrochloride 0.5% w/v (equivalent to 0.44% w/v tetracaine) Inactive ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium acetate trihydrate, acetic acid (to adjust pH approximately 4.5), Water for Injection, USP Chemical Diagram

Principes Actifs

Ingrédient	Dosage
Tetracaine Hydrochloride	-

Indications et Utilisation

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is an ester local anesthetic indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. ( 1 )

Comment ça marche

12.1 Mechanism of Action Tetracaine blocks sodium ion channels required for the initiation and conduction of neuronal impulses thereby affecting local anesthesia.

Posologie et Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One drop topically in the eye(s) as needed. Discard unused portion. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Topical Administration One drop topically in the eye as needed. Discard unused portion. 2.2 Sterile Field Administration Open package using standard aseptic technique. The DROP‑TAINER ® dispenser may then be allowed to fall upon a sterile surface. The entire outer surface of the DROP‑TAINER ® dispenser and its contents are sterile.

Side Effects Overview

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious ocular adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Corneal injury with Intracameral Use [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Corneal Toxicity [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Corneal Injury due to Insensitivity [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Ocular Adverse Reactions Transient stinging, burning, and conjunctival redness, eye irritation, eye pain, ocular discomfort. Ocular adverse events: stinging, burning, conjunctival redness ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alcon Laboratories, Inc., at 1-800-757-9195 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Mises en Garde et Précautions

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Do not use intracamerally since use may damage corneal endothelial cells ( 5.1 ) Prolonged use or abuse may lead to corneal epithelial toxicity and may manifest as epithelial defects which may progress to permanent corneal damage. ( 5.2 ) 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. ( 5.3 ) For Administration by Healthcare Provider: Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is not intended for patient self-administration. ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Corneal injury with Intracameral Use Not for injection or intraocular use. Do not use intracamerally because use of TetracaineHydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% may lead to damage of the corneal endothelial cells. 5.2 Corneal Toxicity Prolonged use or abuse may lead to corneal epithelial toxicity and may manifest as epithelial defects which may progress to permanent corneal damage. 5.3 Corneal Injury due to Insensitivity 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. 5.4 For Administration by Healthcare Provider Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for administration under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider. Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is not intended for patient self-administration [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )].

Contre-indications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

Pharmacocinétique

12.3 Pharmacokinetics The systemic exposure to tetracaine following topical ocular administration of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% has not been studied. Tetracaine hydrochloride is metabolized by plasma pseudocholinesterases and nonspecific esterases in ocular tissues.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is an ester local anesthetic indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. ( 1 )

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One drop topically in the eye(s) as needed. Discard unused portion. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Topical Administration One drop topically in the eye as needed. Discard unused portion. 2.2 Sterile Field Administration Open package using standard aseptic technique. The DROP‑TAINER ® dispenser may then be allowed to fall upon a sterile surface. The entire outer surface of the DROP‑TAINER ® dispenser and its contents are sterile.

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Do not use intracamerally since use may damage corneal endothelial cells ( 5.1 ) Prolonged use or abuse may lead to corneal epithelial toxicity and may manifest as epithelial defects which may progress to permanent corneal damage. ( 5.2 ) 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. ( 5.3 ) For Administration by Healthcare Provider: Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic …

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

Tetracaine Hydrochloride is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Tetracaine Hydrochloride drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Tetracaine Hydrochloride label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 1547771 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Tetracaine Hydrochloride (FDA National Drug Code)

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Sources des données : DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS