Tetracaine HCl (Pontocaine) Drug Study

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Generic Name: tetracaine HCl

Brand Name: Pontocaine

Action: Anesthetics

Indication: Provides brief local anesthetics.

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity, low plasma cholinesterase concentrations, complete heart block, pyrogenic infection

Stock Dose: 1 ampule

Side Effects: restlessness, paresthesia, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, muscle twitching, numbness of the tongue and perioral region, light headedness, respiratory failure, coma, hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest

Nursing Intervention:

  • Monitor ECG, blood pressure and respiratory status frequently.
  • Assess degree of numbness of the affected part.
  • IM injections are recommended if ECG monitoring is not available.
  • Explain the purpose of the medication.
  • Notify HCP if adverse reaction occurs.

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