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What is Altacaine (Tetracaine Ophth) ?

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What Alternate Names Are There For Altacaine? Tetracaine Hcl, Pontocaine, Ak-T-Caine Pf, Opticaine, Tetcaine, Tetracaine

How is Altacaine (Tetracaine Ophth) Pronounced? TET-ruh-cane

Who is the Manufacturer of Altacaine? Altaire Pharm

What is Altacaine Used For? Altacaine is used in the eye as an anesthetic to numb the pain that may occur during eye procedures.

How To Use Altacaine
To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink initially and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace cap after use. If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications. Administer eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye. The usual dosage is 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye before the procedure.

Altacaine Side Effects
Altacaine is generally very well tolerated. Stinging, tearing, swelling and sensitivity to light occur rarely. Blurred vision or pupil dilation are also unlikely, but possible. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Prolonged use of Altacaine may cause eye problems (corneal erosions), including slow eye (corneal) healing. Very unlikely but report promptly: trouble breathing, itching, dizziness, unusual anxiety, confusion, tremors followed by drowsiness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Altacaine Precautions
Before using Altacaine, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart or liver disease, high thyroid problems, myasthenia gravis. Altacaine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether Altacaine is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Altacaine is not recommended for prolonged use. Drowsiness is extremely unlikely with Altacaine, but caution is advised when performing activities requiring alertness. The medication should not be used if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored.

Altacaine Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Altacaine Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Altacaine may be harmful if swallowed.

Missed Altacaine Dose
If you miss a dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Altacaine Storage
Store at room temperature between 46 and 80 degrees F (8-27 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed.


Generic and Namebrand Variations
Label NameUnitPackageColorShapeFlavorNDC
Ak-T-Caine Pf 0.5% Eye Drps Drop Btl 17478024512
Altacaine 0.5% Eye Drop Drop Btl 59390018113
Altacaine 0.5% Eye Drop Drop Btl 59390018118
Opticaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Drop Btl 52238091416
Pontocaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Drop Btl Colorless 00074186201
Pontocaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Drop Btl Colorless 00074186301
Tetcaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 54799050215
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 66267092415
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Blist Pack 58768078712
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 00403172818
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 49999026815
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 54569165901
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 54569436200
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 54868090100
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 55045191705
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Drop Btl 58016609801
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Drop Btl 00065074112
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Drop Btl 00998001415
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Drop Btl 50383002915
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Drop Btl 52555099401
Tetracaine 0.5% Eye Drops Ml Drop Btl Colorless 24208092064


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