Tetracaine
Written By Dr. Swati Mishra
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev SharmaLast updated 04 Dec 2024 | 05:41 AM (UTC)
Tetracaine Uses
Tetracaine is used for local anesthesia.
How Tetracaine works
Tetracaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
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Expert advice for Tetracaine
- Do not use Tetracaine eye drops for long period without consulting eye specialist as it may damage your cornea and severely affect your eyesight.
- Take precautions to protect your numb eye from dust and bacterial contamination.
- Remove your contact lenses prior to the administration of the Tetracaine eye drops.
- Do not drive or operate machinery after instillation of Tetracaine eye drops unless vision is clear.
- Do not use large amounts of Tetracaine topical, or cover treated skin areas with a bandage or plastic wrap without medical advice.
- Do not apply on skin that is cut or irritated as it may also absorb more topical medication than healthy skin.
- Avoid using other medications on the Tetracaine topical treated areas.