Question 1

need tips on where can i find pontocaine ointment?

Accepted Answer

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 2

where can i find pontocaine?

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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 3

is  pontocaine ointment effective?

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

Question 4

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 5

does anyone know the use of tetracaine?

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Tetracaine: Tetracaine is used by a few different specialties.  Optho-eye drops, anesthesia- spinal anesthesia, dentistry - oral procedures.  It is a long acting anesthetic.

Question 6

can you get a reaction to the tetracaine?

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Possibly: Tetracaine falls into the "ester" class of local anesthetics, and, unlike the "amide" class of such, may cause an allergic reaction, albeit very rare.  It is long acting, meaning numbness and inability to move affected area may be quite prolonged(several hours).  If given improperly into a vein, it can cause cardiac arrest and/or seizures but this is also rare, if administered properly.

Question 7

what is lidocaine tetracaine for?

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Local anesthesia: Lidocaine and tetracaine are local anesthetics; each is a distinct molecule.

Question 8

is lidocaine tetracaine safe?

Accepted Answer

Two different meds: If I understood your question correctly, lidocaine (an amide) is also  a local anesthetic, yet chemically it  is different from tetracaine (an ester). The chance of allergic reaction is higher with ester-type drug (Novocaine, tetracaine). Duration and metabolism is also different. One should consult a doctor with the specific questions regarding safety. Hope that helps.

Question 9

can tetracaine be used for fever?

Accepted Answer

No: Tetracaine is used to reduce pain and discomfort but of course it can be used to reduce the pain of fever blisters

Question 10

how long will  tetracaine dilate a pupil?

Accepted Answer

It should not dilate: Tetracaine is an ester local anesthetic that is commonly used to numb the eye.  Tetracaine usually does not cause pupillary dilation.  Tetracaine is quickly eliminated and should not last for more than an hour.

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