TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE- tetracaine hydrochloride solution
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Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% STERI‑UNIT®, topical ophthalmic Initial U.S. Approval: 1965 INDICATIONS AND USAGETetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is an ester local anesthetic indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONOne drop topically in the eye(s) as needed. Discard unused portion. (2.1) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHSSterile ophthalmic solution containing 0.5% tetracaine hydrochloride (3) CONTRAINDICATIONSNone (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
ADVERSE REACTIONSOcular adverse events: stinging, burning, conjunctival redness (6)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. Revised: 11/2018 |
Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic.
Sterile ophthalmic solution containing 0.5% w/v tetracaine hydrochloride equivalent to tetracaine 0.44% w/v.
Not for injection or intraocular use. Do not use intracamerally because use of TetracaineHydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% may lead to damage of the corneal endothelial cells.
The following serious ocular adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Ocular Adverse Reactions
Transient stinging, burning, and conjunctival redness, eye irritation, eye pain, ocular discomfort.
Risk Summary
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% in pregnant women. Animal developmental and reproductive toxicity studies with tetracaine hydrochloride have not been reported in the published literature.
Risk Summary
There are no data to assess whether Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is excreted in human milk or to assess its effects on milk production/excretion. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% or from the underlying maternal condition.
No human data on the effect of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% on fertility are available.
Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic including TetracaineHydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% may produce permanent corneal opacification and ulceration with accompanying visual loss. Symptoms related to systemic toxicity consist mainly of effects on the neurologic and cardiovascular systems.
Tetracaine hydrochloride is chemically designated as benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-,2-(dimethylamino) ethyl ester, monohydrochloride. Its chemical formula is C15H24N2O2 • HCl and it is represented by the chemical structure:
Tetracaine hydrochloride is a fine, white, crystalline, odorless powder and has a molecular weight of 300.82. Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% has a pH of 3.7 to 5.5.
Active ingredient: tetracaine hydrochloride 0.5% w/v (equivalent to 0.44% w/v tetracaine)
Inactive ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium acetate trihydrate, acetic acid (to adjust pH approximately 4.5), Water for Injection, USP
Studies to assess the genotoxicity of tetracaine hydrochloride have not been reported in the published literature. Long-term animal studies have not been conducted to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of tetracaine hydrochloride.
Animal studies to assess the effects of tetracaine hydrochloride on fertility have not been reported in the published literature.
Topical administration of tetracainehydrochloride ophthalmic solution results in localized temporary anesthesia. The maximum effect is achieved within 10–20 seconds after instillation, with efficacy lasting 10–20 minutes. Duration of effect can be extended with repeated dosing. [see Corneal toxicity (5.2) and Overdosage (10)].
Eye Care Precaution
Advise patients that, due to the effect of the anesthetic, their eyes will be insensitive up to 20 minutes and that care should be taken to avoid accidental injuries.
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