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tetracaine hydrochloride

tetracaine hydrochloride (TETRACAINE 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 — tetracaine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Quick answer

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

Key facts

INN tetracaine hydrochloride
Brand TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Sodium channel alpha subunit blocker
Target Sodium channel alpha subunit
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION

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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Frequently asked questions

What is tetracaine hydrochloride?

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

What is the brand name for tetracaine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of tetracaine hydrochloride?

tetracaine 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.