Tetracaine hcl is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Tetracaine HCL. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Tetracaine hcl through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Tetracaine hydrochloride is indicated for the production of spinal anesthesia for procedures requiring two to three hours.
Important Warnings
WARNINGS RESUSCITATIVE EQUIPMENT AND DRUGS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WHENEVER ANY LOCAL ANESTHETIC DRUG IS USED. Large doses of local anesthetics should not be used in patients with heartblock. Reactions resulting in fatality have occurred on rare occasions with the use of local anesthetics, even in the absence of a history of hypersensitivity. Methemoglobinemia Cases of methemoglobinemia have been reported in association with local anesthetic use. Although all patients are at risk for met…
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS Systemic adverse reactions to tetracaine hydrochloride are characteristic of those associated with other local anesthetics and can involve the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system. Systemic reactions usually result from high plasma levels due to excessive dosage, rapid adsorption, or inadvertent intravascular injection. A small number of reactions to tetracaine hydrochloride may result from hypersensitivity, idiosyncrasy or diminished tolerance to normal dosage.…
Dosage & Administration
Dosage and Administration As with all anesthetics, the dosage varies and depends upon the area to be anesthetized, the number of neuronal segments to be blocked, individual tolerance, and the technique of anesthesia. The lowest dosage needed to provide effective anesthesia should be administered. For specific techniques and procedures, refer to standard textbooks. Suggested Dosage for Spinal Anesthesia Using 1% Tetracaine HCl Injection, USP Extent of Anesthesia Dose of solution (mL) Volume of sp…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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