Proparacaine
Information about Proparacaine
Proparacaine uses
Proparacaine is used for eye anesthesia.
How proparacaine works
Proparacaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Common side effects of proparacaine
Transient stinging, Transient burning, Conjunctival redness, Hyperallergic corneal reaction, Allergic contact dermatitis
Available Medicine for Proparacaine
Expert advice for Proparacaine
- Proparacaine is commonly used to anesthetize the eye before cataract surgery or any other surgery in the eye.
- Usually 1-2 drops are sufficient to anesthetize the eye.
- Effect of Proparacaine lasts for up to half an hour.
Frequently asked questions for Proparacaine
Proparacaine
Q. What are the side effects of Proparacaine?
The most common side effects of Proparacaine are stinging, burning sensation, and eye redness. Usually these are temporary and subside on their own after sometime. However, if they do not resolve and worry you, please consult your doctor.
Q. How is Proparacaine used?
Proparacaine is used by a doctor for examination of the eye or before any surgical procedure of the eye to numb the area. Few drops of it are applied on the surface of the eye with the help of a dropper. Any extra liquid must be wiped off.
Q. What precautions should I take while using Proparacaine?
Before using Proparacaine, you must tell your doctor if you have had any allergies to this, or any other medicines earlier. You should know that this is a numbing medicine and the effect will take some time to wear off. Avoid rubbing your eye until your sensations are back to normal. Any kind of rubbing of the eyes may lead to injury to the eye.