How does TETRACAINE HCL work?

TETRACAINE HCL works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of TETRACAINE HCL?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for TETRACAINE HCL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is TETRACAINE HCL the same as Tetracaine HCL?

Tetracaine HCL is a brand name for TETRACAINE HCL. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

TETRACAINE HCL

Q: What is TETRACAINE HCL used for?

TETRACAINE HCL (brand name Tetracaine HCL) is a Other indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Tetracaine hydrochloride is indicated for the production of spinal anesthesia for procedures requiring two to three hours..

Other

Brand names: Tetracaine HCL

Subarachnoid

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Tetracaine hydrochloride is indicated for the production of spinal anesthesia for procedures requiring two to three hours.

Contraindications

• or aminobenzoic acid or its derivatives
• and usually include generalized septicemia
• infection at the site of injection
• certain diseases of the cerebrospinal system
• uncontrolled hypotension

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS RESUSCITATIVE EQUIPMENT AND DRUGS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WHENEVER ANY LOCAL ANESTHETIC DRUG IS USED
Reactions resulting in fatality have occurred on rare occasions with the use of local anesthetics, even in the absence of a history of hypersensitivity
Although all patients are at risk for methemoglobinemia, patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia, cardiac or pulmonary compromise, infants under 6 months of age, and concurrent exposure to oxidizing agents or their metabolites are more susceptible to developing clinical manifestations of the condition
Methemoglobin levels may continue to rise; therefore, immediate treatment is required to avert more serious central nervous system and cardiovascular adverse effects, including seizures, coma, arrhythmias, and death

Known Side Effects

4 documented side effects by frequency

Blurred Vision

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Drug Not Working

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → TETRACAINE HCL openFDA label JSON → TETRACAINE HCL FAERS adverse-event reports → TETRACAINE HCL ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of TETRACAINE HCL

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Subarachnoid