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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for parenteral use. Not for injection. Do not use solution if it contains crystals or if it is cloudy or discolored. Prolonged use results in diminished duration of anesthesia and retarded healing. This may cause the drug to be used more frequently, creating a “vicious circle”. Subsequent corneal infection and/or corneal opacification with accompanying permanent visual loss or corneal perforation may occur. Prolonged use may also produce severe keratitis.
Legal Issues
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
For procedures in which a rapid and short acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic is indicated such as in tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of corneal foreign bodies, conjunctival scraping for diagnostic purposes, suture removal from the cornea or conjunctiva, other short corneal and conjunctival procedures.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
Tetracaine Hydrochloride 0.5% is a sterile topical ophthalmic solution useful in producing surface anesthesia of the eye. The active ingredient is represented by the structural formula:
Established Name:
Tetracaine Hydrochloride
Chemical Name:
Benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-,2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, monohydrochloride
CONTAINS:
Active: Tetracaine Hydrochloride 0.5%; Preservative: Chlorobutanol; Inactive: Boric Acid, Edetate Disodium, Potassium Chloride, Water for Injection, USP, Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide to adjust pH.
Sources
Altacaine Manufacturers
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Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Altacaine | Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.
For Tonometry and Other Procedures of Short Duration:
Instill one or two drops just prior to evaluation.For Minor Surgical Procedures such as Foreign Body or Suture Removal:
Instill one or two drops every five to ten minutes for one to three doses.For Prolonged Anesthesia as in Cataract Extraction:
Instill one or two drops in the eye(s) every five to ten minutes for three to five doses.
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