Tetracaine Hydrochloride
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Description
Tetracaine hydrochloride is an organic compound mainly used as a local anesthetic, mainly for mucosal anesthesia.
Clinical Uses:
A. Topical Anesthesia:
Ophthalmology: 0.5% eye drops for corneal procedures (tonometry, foreign body removal).
ENT/Nasal: 1–2% solution for nasopharyngeal interventions.
Skin/Mucous Membranes: Creams/gels for minor dermatologic procedures.
B. Spinal Anesthesia:
Dose: 5–20 mg (hyperbaric solution, often with dextrose).
Advantage: Long duration for lower abdominal/leg surgeries.
C. Off-Label Uses:
Pain Relief: For severe burns or ulcers (compounded creams).
Veterinary Medicine: Local anesthesia in animals.
