Question 1

what is the definition or description of: pontocaine allergy?

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Local Anesthetic: Allegy to local anesthetic pontocaine (tetracaine).  Pontocaine is one of the ester anesthetics.  Allegic finding can include any or all of the following: hives, swelling, anaphylactoid reaction

Question 2

is  pontocaine ointment effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pontocaine is a topical local anesthetic and, if used as indicated, should be effective.

Question 3

where can i find pontocaine?

Accepted Answer

Harder to find: Pontocaine, or chloroprocaine, is an ester based local anesthetic with rapid onset and offset.  It is relatively safe but do to its extremely rapid metabolism and ultra-short half life, it is rarely used and therefore can be difficult to find.  It is sometimes used in conjunction with a longer acting anesthetic.  Found primarily in hospitals.

Question 4

need tips on where can i find pontocaine ointment?

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Local Pharmacy: Pontocaine is just a brand name for tetracaine.  Tetracaine can be found over the counter in lower concentrations in many anesthetic creams/ointments right off the shelf (walgreens/cvs/grocery store).  I would check there first.  If you need a higher concentration, then ask your doctor to write you an rx to fill at pharmacy and you may also try going to compounding pharmacy where they can make it.

Question 5

what are the signs that you might have a cat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sneezing.....: Runny nose, itchy nose and throat, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes, and possibly even cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath.

Question 6

can bone pain be a sign of allergy?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: I presume you know you didnt "bang" the bone...So if it has lasted a while see your dr. Who will tke a full history and examine you..An allergy would be unusual.

Question 7

hi today i got my tetanus shot what are the 2018 side effects of the shot and whats signs you have a allergy to it?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus shot : A sore arm is the expected side effect. Any allergic to reaction would have occurred by now such as rash and difficult breathing and GI symptoms

Question 8

what is it when you get shard pain above temple on off for ten minutes at a time is it a sign of something bad? i have tmj and allergies...

Accepted Answer

Braces: If you have braces with teeth extracted, clenching, grinding, jaw injury, head and neck injury......Need more information.

Question 9

what are signs of a allergy infection?

Accepted Answer

Where?: Allergy is different from infection, both cause inflammation though, also depends where? if you would be kindly more specific, we would be able to help

Question 10

do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

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Possible: Yes, it is possible to have allergy to lettuce, but it is one of the more rare food allergies.  Typical symptoms would be mouth itching or soreness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, hives, itching or rarely in more severe cases trouble breathing, drop in blood pressure (shock), or death.  You only need one or two of these symptoms to suspect an allergy.

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