Proparacaine Hydrochloride
About Proparacaine Hydrochloride
Proparacaine Hydrochloride belongs to the class of 'ophthalmic anaesthetics', primarily used to numb the eye or eyes before surgery, after injury, and other tests or medical procedures. Ocular anaesthesia numbs the eye/eyes to facilitate pain-free surgery, and rapid recovery, and minimize the risks associated with the surgery.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride contains 'Proparacaine hydrochloride,' a numbing medication that blocks the transmission of pain signals from the nerve endings of the eye to the brain. This blockage causes the loss of pain sensation, thus helping numb the area and relieving pain during a medical procedure. Proparacaine Hydrochloride is a rapidly acting anaesthetic that facilitates numbness within 30 seconds.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your pain and response to treatment. Common side effects of Proparacaine Hydrochloride include eye redness, discomfort, watery eyes, and increased winking. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have allergies, heart diseases, or overactive thyroid/hyperthyroidism before starting Proparacaine Hydrochloride. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or are a breastfeeding mother before using Proparacaine Hydrochloride. These eye drops can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light; hence drive or operate machinery only if you are able to see things clearly. It is advised to avoid alcohol while being treated with Proparacaine Hydrochloride. Adequate studies were not performed to confirm the safe use of Proparacaine Hydrochloride in children; please seek medical advice.
Uses of Proparacaine Hydrochloride
Medicinal Benefits
Proparacaine Hydrochloride contains 'Proparacaine hydrochloride,' a local anaesthetic used to relieve pain and discomfort during surgery, after injury, and other medical procedures. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerve endings of the eye to the brain. Proparacaine Hydrochloride is useful in ocular procedures like tonometry (measurement of intraocular pressure), gonioscopy (procedure to check for the signs of glaucoma), removal of corneal foreign bodies, for short corneal and conjunctival procedures, and surgical operations like cataract extraction.
Directions for Use
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Side Effects of Proparacaine Hydrochloride
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Watery eyes
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Increased winking
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Eye redness
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Eye discomfort
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Ocular anaesthesia: It is the process of numbing the eye/eyes to facilitate pain-free surgery, rapid recovery, and minimising the risks associated with the surgery. Proper anaesthetic management is important for any eye surgery. This can be achieved by options like eye drops, gels, or ointments that contain a local anaesthetic and can be administered directly into the eye for rapid onset of action.
FAQs
Proparacaine Hydrochloride contains 'Proparacaine hydrochloride that temporarily blocks the pain signals from the nerves of the eye to the brain, thereby causing numbness at the affected site and providing relief from pain.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride should be used with caution and only under a doctor's supervision if you have any heart diseases, overactive thyroid, and allergic reactions. Please let your doctor know if you suffer from any medical issues before using Proparacaine Hydrochloride.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride may make your eyes sensitive to light; hence protecting your eyes from bright light is essential. Also, avoid touching your eyes until the numbness of the eye is completely worn off.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride is not recommended for prolonged usage since it may produce permanent corneal opacification (scarring or clouding of the cornea) with accompanying visual loss.
