Uses :
- Tetracaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
- Tetracaine injection is given as an epidural injection into the spinal column to produce numbness during labor, surgery, or certain medical procedures.
Conditions :
- High blood pressure;
- Heart disease, heart rhythm disorder;
- any type of infection;
- Hereditary angioedema or a history of allergic reactions; or
- A disease or medical condition that affects your brain or spinal cord.
Side Effects :Get emergency medical help if signs of an allergic reaction :
- Hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- A light-headed feeling,
- Tremors, severe drowsiness;
- Weak or shallow breathing;
- Severe headache, neck stiffness, increased sensitivity to light; or
- Numbness, tingling, burning pain, or severe shooting pains anywhere in your body.
Common side effects may include :
- Feeling nervous or excited;
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Chills;
- Headache;
- Blurred vision;
- Nausea, vomiting; or
- Ringing in your ears.