Proparacaine (HCl)
Proparacaine (HCl) Information

About Proparacaine (HCl)

Proparacaine (HCl) used as an anesthetic in opthalmology.

Indications

Proparacaine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Anesthesia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Cataract, Glucoma.

Contraindication

Proparacaine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Proparacaine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Cardiac arrhythmias, CNS depression, Hemorrhage, Keratitis, Conjunctival congestion.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Proparacaine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Blurred vision, Redness, Burning, Diaphoresis, Contact dermatitis, Lacrimation, Stinging on application.

Warnings

Use with caution in patients with cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism; for typical ophthalmic use only; prolonged use not recommended.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.