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Brand: Pontocaine, Ametop
Tetracaine is a local anesthetic of the ester type. It is used topically for surface anesthesia in ophthalmology and other minor surgical procedures, as well as in spinal anesthesia. Its mechanism of action involves blocking sodium channels, preventing nerve impulse transmission. It is metabolized rapidly by plasma esterases.
Used as a local anesthetic for surface, infiltration, and spinal anesthesia.
Outcome:
Prolonged or enhanced anesthetic effect
Mechanism:
Reduced metabolism of tetracaine
Outcome:
Additive CNS depression
Mechanism:
Synergistic effect on CNS
Outcome:
Slight decrease in tetracaine absorption
Mechanism:
Altered pH in the GI tract
Most likely new formulation: Liposomal tetracaine for prolonged duration of action (Year: 2026, 70% confidence)
Based on historical usage patterns and current research, the likelihood of tetracaine remaining a prescribed medication is greater than 95%.
Local Anesthetic, Ester-type
Ester