Tetracaine

Question 1

Tetracaine Trade Name?

Answer 1

Altacaine, Cetacaine, Kovanaze, several others…

Question 2

Tetracaine Classification?

Answer 2

Topical Anesthetic

Question 3

Tetracaine Mechanism?

Answer 3

Sodium channel blocker. Stabilizes the neuronal membrane by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of pain impulses, thus causing local anesthetic action

Question 4

Tetracaine Indications?

Answer 4

• Pain control for chemical burn to eyes
• Facilitate insertion of Morgan lens

Question 5

Tetracaine Contraindications?

Answer 5

• Penetrating trauma to globe of eye
• Allergy to proparacaine/novocaine

Question 6

Tetracaine Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

Stinging, ocular irritation, redness, delayed ocular wound healing

Question 7

Tetracaine Adult Dose?

Answer 7

1-2 drops 0.5% solution every 5-10min

Question 8

Tetracaine Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

1-2 drops 0.5% solution every 5-10min

Question 9

Tetracaine Onset of Action?

Answer 9

30 seconds IV; 3-4 minutes IM

Question 10

Tetracaine Duration of Action?

Answer 10

10-15 minutes

Question 11

Tetracaine Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

Adults & Peds: 6 drops/eye

Question 12

Tetracaine Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

Eye Drops

Question 13

Tetracaine How Supplied?

Answer 13

Eyer dropper bottle