Pontocaine HCl

Generic name: Tetracaine Injection
Drug class: Local injectable anesthetics

Usage of Pontocaine HCl

Tetracaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medicine). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Pontocaine HCl is given as an epidural injection into the spinal column to produce numbness during labor, surgery, or certain medical procedures.

Tetracaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Pontocaine HCl side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregiver right away if you have:

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

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 of Pontocaine HCl may include:

feeling nervous or excited;

dizziness, drowsiness;

chills;

headache;

blurred vision;

nausea, vomiting; or

ringing in your ears.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Pontocaine HCl

You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to Pontocaine HCl or any other type of numbing medicine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

high blood pressure;

heart disease, heart rhythm disorder;

any type of infection;

hereditary angioedema or allergic reactions; or

a disease or medical condition that affects your brain or spinal cord.

Unless you are receiving this medicine during labor and delivery, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

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Warnings

You should not receive Pontocaine HCl if you are allergic to Pontocaine HCl or any other type of numbing medicine.

What other drugs will affect Pontocaine HCl

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

sulfa drugs (Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim, SMX-TMP or SMZ-TMP, and others).

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect tetracaine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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