Manufacturer Supply 100.52% Purity USP38 Local Anesthetic Powder Tetracaine Base
What is Tetracaine?
Tetracaine, also known as amethocaine, is a local anesthetic used to numb the eyes, nose, or throat. Tetracaine may also be used before starting an intravenous to decrease pain from the procedure. Typically it is applied as a liquid to the area. Onset of effects when used in the eyes is within 30 seconds and last for less than 15 minutes.
Tetracaine Chemical profile
CAS: 94-24-6 MF: C15H24N2O2 MW: 264.36 EINECS: 202-316-6 Assay: 99% Quality Standards: USP38 Appearance: White or light yellow, waxy solid
Tetracaine Certificate Of Analysis
Items
Standard
Results
Description
White or light yellow, waxy solid
Complies
Identification
A. Dissolve 100 mg in 10 mL of dilut hydrochloric acid(1 in 120), and add 1 mL of potassium thiocyanate Solution (1 in 4): A crystalline precipitate is formed. Recrystallize the precipitate from water, and dry at 80 for 2 hours: It melts between 130 and 132.
Not detected Not detected Not detected Not detected 0.009%
Assay(*)
99.0%~101.0%
100.52%
Conclusion
The Sample Complies With Specification of USP38
Tetracaine Dosing
Spinal Anesthesia
High, median, low & saddle: 0.2%-0.3% solution
For perineum: 5 mg/dose For lower extremities: 10 mg/dose For saddle block: 2-5 mg/dose Prolonged (2-3 hours): 1% solution For spinal: 1% solution diluted 1:1 in CSF, administered at 1 mL per 5 seconds Doses of >15 mg are rarely required, and should only be used in exceptional cases
Ophthalmic
Short term anesthesia: 1-2 gtt into affected eye just prior to evaluation
Minor surgical procedure: 1-2 gtt into affected eye q5-10min Prolonged surgical procedure: 1-2 gtt into affected eye q5-10min; not to exceed 5 doses
Enquiry Form ( we will get back you as soon as possible )
