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Drugs: Proparcaine HCL (Alcaine)
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Topical Anesthetic
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Drugs: Proparcaine HCL (Alcaine)
Route: |
Dropped into the affected eye or eyes
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Drugs: Proparcaine HCL (Alcaine)
Dose: |
1-2 Drops in the affected eyes
Repeat dose every 5 minutes if indicated (max dose 3 applications). Pedi: same as adult |
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Drugs: Proparcaine HCL (Alcaine)
Drug Action: |
Topical anasthetic for eyes that blocks nerve impulses from sensory nerves.
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Drugs: Proparcaine HCL (Alcaine)
Indications: |
Burns to the eyes or corneal abrasions.
Pt. comfort prior to irrigation of eyes exposed to chemicals such as pepper spray or mace. |
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Drugs: Proparcaine HCL (Alcaine)
Precautions: |
Caution patient not to rub eye.
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Drugs: Proparcaine HCL (Alcaine)
Side effects |
Innitial burning of stinging sensation.
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Drugs: Proparcaine HCL (Alcaine)
Contraindications: |
Trauma/laceration to the eyes.
Foreign bodies in the eyes. Allergies to the "Caine" drugs. |
