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proparacaine hydrochloride

proparacaine hydrochloride (PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — proparacaine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Quick answer

proparacaine hydrochloride (PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN proparacaine hydrochloride
Brand PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Sodium channel alpha subunit blocker
Target Sodium channel alpha subunit
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION/DROPS

Mechanism of action

Sodium channel alpha subunit blocker

Primary target: Sodium channel alpha subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  5. lacosamide Nervous system (N03)
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Frequently asked questions

What is proparacaine hydrochloride?

proparacaine hydrochloride (PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for proparacaine hydrochloride?

PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for proparacaine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of proparacaine hydrochloride?

proparacaine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.