PONTACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE *
Brand:
PONTACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE *
Manufacturer:
HOSPIRA INC
Manufacturer Details
HOSPIRA INC
Hospira
Compositions:
Tetracaine hcl 1% injection in 2ml amps,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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1% inj
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0.00
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in 2ml single-dose amps
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List of Related Indications:
List Of Drugs:
- Tetracaine hydrochloride - Ester Local Anesthetics
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Spinal anesthesia
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Spinal anesthesia
Dosage-
Tetracaine is indicated for production of spinal anesthesia for procedures requiring
2 to 3 hours.
Dosage varies and depends upon the area to be anesthesized the number of neuroal segments
to be blocked ,individual tolerance , and the techniques of anesthesia
The lowest dosage required should be administered.
Vaginal delivery - 2mg to 5mg in dextrose
doses exceeding 15mg are rarely required and should be used only in execeptional cases
