Paramedic Drug Cards
Readings of weekly drug cards based on the NREMT curriculum.
Paramedic Drug Cards
Tetracaine
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Michael Egan
- Trade: TetraVisc
- Class: Anesthetic
- MOA: Short acting pain suppressant
- Indication: Topical anesthetic for eye injuries
- Contraindication: allergy
- Side Effects: numbness, blurred vision in treated eye, mild short burning sensation
- Dose:
Adult: 1-2 drops every 5 minutes, repeat as needed
Pediatric1-2 drops every 5 minutes, repeat as needed