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Tetracaine

3 known interactions
2 brand names

Indications

  • Local anaesthetic
  • Anaesthesia before venepuncture or venous cannulation

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

3 drug interactions identified for Tetracaine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

Side Effects

Frequency not known When used by eye (topical) Dermatitis; eye disorders; eye inflammation; paraesthesia With topical use Oedema; skin reactions Side-effects, further information The systemic toxicity...

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Brand Names

Ametop(IN, PK, SA, AE, ZA, NG)Pontocaine(IN, EG)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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