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Tetracaine injection

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Medically Reviewed by Oluni Odunlami, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Aug 12, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: tetracaine injection [ tet-ra-kane ]

Drug class: Local injectable anesthetics

Dosage form: injectable solution (1%)

Availability: Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available

Brand names: Niphanoid, Pontocaine hcl

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What is Tetracaine injection?

Tetracaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medicine). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Tetracaine injection is given as an epidural injection into the spinal column to produce numbness during labor, surgery, or certain medical procedures.

Tetracaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not receive tetracaine injection if you are allergic to tetracaine injection or any other type of numbing medicine.

How should I take Tetracaine injection

Tetracaine is given as an injection through a needle placed into an area of your middle or lower back near your spine. You will receive this injection in a hospital setting.

Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving tetracaine injection.

Spinal numbing medicines can have long-lasting effects on certain body processes such as sexual function, bowel or bladder control, and movement or feeling in your legs or feet. Talk with your doctor about these effects.

Dosing information

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Before Taking

You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to tetracaine injection or any other type of numbing medicine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • high blood pressure;

  • heart disease, heart rhythm disorder;

  • any type of infection;

  • hereditary angioedema or allergic reactions; or

  • a disease or medical condition that affects your brain or spinal cord.

Unless you are receiving this medicine during labor and delivery, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since tetracaine is given as needed before a surgery or other medical procedure, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.

What happens if I overdose?

Since tetracaine injection is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

What should I avoid while using Tetracaine injection?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Tetracaine injection side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregiver right away if you have:

  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

  • tremors, severe drowsiness;

  • weak or shallow breathing;

  • severe headache, neck stiffness, increased sensitivity to light; or

  • numbness, tingling, burning pain, or severe shooting pains anywhere in your body.

Common side effects of tetracaine injection may include:

  • feeling nervous or excited;

  • dizziness, drowsiness;

  • chills;

  • headache;

  • blurred vision;

  • nausea, vomiting; or

  • ringing in your ears.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See more: Tetracaine injection Side Effects

What other drugs will affect Tetracaine injection?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • sulfa drugs (Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim, SMX-TMP or SMZ-TMP, and others).

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect tetracaine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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