Tetracaine HCl is a local anesthetic. It is used for local lubricating anesthesia during intubation microscopy or surgery of the urethra, esophagus, vagina, anorectum, etc. It is also used for epidural block, subarachnoid block, nerve conduction block, mucosal surface anesthesia, etc.
Some things to keep in mind while using tetracaine hydrochloride:
Tetracaine hydrochloride is a prescription drug that needs to be used in accordance with the dosage prescribed by the doctor. The increase and decrease of the drug need to be evaluated by the doctor, and the dosage should be gradually increased or decreased under the guidance of the doctor. If it is really necessary to stop the drug after evaluation by the doctor, it is also necessary to gradually reduce the dose under the guidance of the doctor, and finally, stop using it. If you do not take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor or if your body is not suitable for the medicine, it is likely to have adverse reactions.
The use of tetracaine hydrochloride is strictly prohibited in the following situations:
Those allergic to tetracaine are contraindicated.
Severe allergic constitution is disabled.
Lumen rupture, and vascular exposure are disabled.
Contraindicated in local infiltration, intravenous injection, and intravenous drip.
Except for ointment, other topical preparations are prohibited for children; pregnant and lactating women are prohibited.
The situations in which one needs to use drugs with caution:
Use with caution in those allergic to procaine or drugs with the structure of para-aminobenzoic acid. It should be used with caution in areas with skin or mucosal surface damage and severe infection.
In the process of using tetracaine hydrochloride, in addition to treating the disease, it may also bring you some discomfort. This is an adverse reaction of your body to the drug. All drugs have adverse reactions, but it does not happen all to the person. Some adverse reactions may disappear during the use of the drug. When you encounter adverse reactions that affect your life, you should promptly communicate with your doctor and pharmacist.
Under normal circumstances, indiscriminate use of tetracaine hydrochloride or allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, etc. caused by inappropriate use of tetracaine hydrochloride by one's own constitution, it is necessary to stop the drug and seek medical attention immediately.
The adverse reactions of tetracaine hydrochloride are as follows:
Toxicity: Dizziness, followed by chills, tremors, and finally convulsions and coma, with respiratory failure and decreased blood pressure.
Allergies: Anaphylactic shock.
Others: rash or urticaria, facial, oral or (and glossopharyngeal edema) may occur.
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