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| Pronunciation |
 (TET
ra kane & DEKS
trose) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Pontocaine® With Dextrose Injection |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Local Anesthetic |
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| Use |
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Spinal anesthesia (saddle block) |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Dose varies with procedure, depth of anesthesia, duration desired and physical condition of patient |
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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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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection: Tetracaine hydrochloride 0.2% and dextrose 6% (2 mL); tetracaine hydrochloride 0.3% and dextrose 6% (5 mL) |
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