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| Pronunciation |
 (BEN
zoe kane, BYOO til a meen oh BENZ
oh ate, TET ra kane, & benz al KOE nee um KLOR
ide) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Cetacaine® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride, Benzocaine Butyl Aminobenzoate and Benzalkonium Chloride |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Local Anesthetic |
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| Use |
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Topical anesthetic to control pain or gagging |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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Dose related and may result from high plasma levels Dermatologic: Contact dermatitis, angioedema Local: Burning, stinging <1%: Cardiovascular: Edema Dermatologic: Urticaria Genitourinary: Urethritis Hematologic: Methemoglobinemia in infants Local: Tenderness |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Apply to affected area for approximately 1 second or less |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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This spray may help control pain or gagging. If mouth or throat is numb, use caution with food and fluids. Your sensation to heat may be disturbed, your ability to swallow may be disturbed; use caution when swallowing to prevent choking. Pregnancy precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Only topical anesthetic which comes in an easy to spray bottle, however, sensitization may result from any one of the ingredients |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Aerosol: Benzocaine 14%, butyl aminobenzoate 2%, tetracaine 2%, and benzalkonium chloride 0.5% (56 g) |
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