Proparacaine
Description
Proparacaine is used as a topical anesthetic to numb the eye. It is used for the removal of corneal foreign bodies and also for procedures such as tonometry, gonioscopy, or similar eye tests requiring topical anesthesia of the conjunctiva and cornea.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Proparacaine
- Blurred vision
- Redness of the eye
- Sensitivity to light
- Stinging of eye
- Eye pain
Uses of Proparacaine
What is it prescribed for?
- Deep ophthalmic anesthesia
- Removal of foreign bodies and sutures
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 seconds of ophthalmic administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 10-20 minutes.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to proparacaine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Cardiac diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cardiac diseases due to the risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Hyperthyroidism
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormones) due to the risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Damage to corneal epithelium
Prolonged use of this medicine is not recommended, as it can cause damage to the corneal epithelium.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurring of vision in some patients. Hence, it is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any visual disturbances.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Hyaluronidase
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine inhibits pain sensations and helps the eye from feeling the pain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic anesthetics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Feb 2019
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