Tetracaine Flashcards
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Classification of Tetracaine
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Topical Anaesthetic
2
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MOA for Tetracaine
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Topical ophthalmic anaesthetic to allow for flushing of an eye by removing the blink reflex
3
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Indications for Tetracaine
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To facilitate eye flushing
4
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Contraindications of Tetracaine
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-Hypersensitivity to Local
Anaesthetics (Caine family)
-Possible penetrating eye injury
5
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Dose for Tetracaine
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-2-3 drops in affected eye
-Once Treatment is done, moist gauze should be placed over the Gauze until Blink reflex returns
6
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Side effects of Tetracaine
A
May briefly increase irritation
7
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Precautions of Tetracaine
A
May cause Blurred Vision
