Anesthetics (Ophthalmic)
Category- Anesthetic, local, ophthalmic—Proparacaine; Tetracaine
DescriptionProparacaine and tetracaine
are local anesthetics that are used in the eye to cause numbness or loss of
feeling. They are used before certain procedures such as measuring of eye
pressure, removing foreign objects or sutures (stitches) from the eye, and
performing certain eye examinations.
These medicines are to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision
of your doctor. They are available in the following dosage forms:
Ophthalmic
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Proparacaine
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Ophthalmic solution (U.S. and Canada)
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Tetracaine
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Ophthalmic ointment (U.S.)
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Ophthalmic solution (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Ak-Taine 1
- Ak-T-Caine 2
- Alcaine 1
- Ocu-Caine 1
- Ophthaine 1
- Ophthetic 1
- Opticaine 2
- Pontocaine 2
- Spectro-Caine 1
In Canada—
- Alcaine 1
- Diocaine 1
- Minims Tetracaine 2
- Ophthetic 1
- Pontocaine 2
Other commonly used names are: Amethocaine
Proxymetacaine
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following anesthetics are numbered to match
the corresponding brand names. |
| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Proparacaine (proe-PARE-a-kane)‡ |
| 2. |
Tetracaine (TET-ra-kane)ठ|
| ‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. |
| § Generic name product may be available in Canada |
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