Virtual Drug Bag

TETRACAINE

PACKAGED:  0.5%/ml eye drop bottle

LOCATION:  Main Compartment

INDICATION:
Prior to eye irrigation in cases of chemical injury to the eye and in other situations with significant eye pain without possibility of penetrating trauma to eye.

ADULT: 
2 drops in each affected eye

PEDI:
2 drops in each affected eye

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Provides rapid, brief, superficial anesthesia by inhibiting conduction of nerve impulses from sensory nerves

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to Tetracaine
Open injury to eye.

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
May cause burning or stinging sensation or irritation
Can cause epithelial damage and systemic toxicity
Incompatible with mercury or silver salts often found in ophthalmic products.

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No     
PEDI: No