Proparacaine hydrochloride
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What is Proparacaine hydrochloride?[edit | edit source]
- Proparacaine hydrochloride (Alcaine; kainair; Ak-Taine) is a topical local anesthetic for ophthalmic use.
- It is also called as Proxymetacaine.
What are the uses of this medicine?[edit | edit source]
Proparacaine hydrochloride (Alcaine; kainair; Ak-Taine) ophthalmic solution is used for procedures in which a topical ophthalmic anesthetic is indicated:
- corneal anesthesia of short duration, e.g. tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of corneal foreign bodies, and for short corneal and conjunctival procedures.
How does this medicine work?[edit | edit source]
- Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a rapidly-acting topical anesthetic, with induced anesthesia lasting approximately 10-20 minutes.
- Proxymetacaine - a benzoic acid derivative anesthetic agent, with local anesthetic activity.
- Upon administration, proparacaine stabilizes the neuronal membrane by binding to and inhibiting voltage gated sodium channels.
- This inhibits the sodium ion influx required for the initiation and conduction of impulses within the neuronal cell, increases the threshold for electrical stimulation and results in a loss of sensation.
Who Should Not Use this medicine ?[edit | edit source]
This medicine cannot be used in patients with:
- known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation.
What drug interactions can this medicine cause?[edit | edit source]
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Is this medicine FDA approved?[edit | edit source]
- Yes is was FDA approved.
How should this medicine be used?[edit | edit source]
Recommended dosage: Deep anesthesia as in cataract extraction:
- Instill 1 drop to the eye every 5 to 10 minutes for 5 to 7 doses.
Removal of sutures:
- Instill 1 or 2 drops to the eye 2 or 3 minutes before removal of stitches.
Removal of foreign bodies:
- Instill 1 or 2 drops to the eye prior to operating.
Tonometry:
- Instill 1 or 2 drops to the eye immediately before measurement.
Administration:
- NOT FOR INJECTION.
- FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY.
What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?[edit | edit source]
This medicine is available in fallowing doasage form:
- As Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%
This medicine is available in fallowing brand namesː Alcaine; kainair; Ak-Taine
What side effects can this medication cause?[edit | edit source]
The most common side effects of this medicine include:
- some local irritation
- stinging
- hyperallergic corneal reaction
- epithelial keratitis
- a gray, ground-glass appearance
- sloughing of large areas of necrotic epithelium
- corneal filaments
- iritis with descemetitis
- Allergic contact dermatitis with drying and fissuring of the fingertips
- Softening and erosion of the corneal epithelium
- conjunctival congestion and hemorrhage
What special precautions should I follow?[edit | edit source]
- Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic may produce permanent corneal opacification with accompanying loss of vision.
- Proparacaine should be used cautiously and sparingly in patients with known allergies, cardiac disease, or hyperthyroidism.
- Protection of the eye from irritating chemicals, foreign bodies and rubbing during the period of anesthesia is very important.
- Patients should be advised to avoid touching the eye until the anesthesia has worn off.
- Do not touch dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the solution.
What to do in case of emergency/overdose?[edit | edit source]
- In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline of your country. In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222.
- Overdose related information is also available online at poisonhelp.org/help.
- In the event that the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services. In the United States, call 911.
Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?[edit | edit source]
- Category C.
- It is also not known whether proparacaine hydrochloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.
- Proparacaine hydrochloride should be administered to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Can this medicine be used in children?[edit | edit source]
- Controlled clinical studies have not been performed with Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution to establish safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients.
What are the active and inactive ingredients in this medicine?[edit | edit source]
Active ingredients:
- Proparacaine Hydrochloride
Inactive Ingredients:
- Glycerin
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Water
- Benzalkonium Chloride
Who manufactures and distributes this medicine?[edit | edit source]
Distributed by:
- Akorn Operating Company LLC
- Gurnee, IL
What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?[edit | edit source]
- Refrigerate at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F).
- Keep bottle tightly closed.
- Store in carton until empty to protect from light.
- If solution shows more than a faint yellow color, it should not be used.
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