Propcaine
- Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Proparacaine (0.5 % w/v)
Propcaine
Prescription Required
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Propcaine Information
Propcaine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Eye Disorders are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Propcaine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Propcaine also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Eye Redness, Tearing in one eye. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Propcaine as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Propcaine go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Propcaine is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Propcaine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Propcaine related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Propcaine contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Propcaine have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Propcaine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Propcaine Benefits & Uses
Propcaine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Propcaine Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Propcaine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Propcaine is used -
Severe
Mild
- धुंधली दृष्टि
Common
- खुजली या जलन
- आंखों का लाल होना
- आँखों से अधिक आंसू निकलना
- आँखों में चुभन
Propcaine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Propcaine safe for pregnant women?
Propcaine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Propcaine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
Is the use of Propcaine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Propcaine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
Mild -
What is the effect of Propcaine on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Propcaine on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Propcaine will cause side effects on kidney or not.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Propcaine on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Propcaine on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Propcaine will affect the liver or not.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Propcaine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Propcaine on the heart have been reported.
Mild
Propcaine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Propcaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Allergy
- Heart Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
Frequently asked Questions about Propcaine
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Is this Propcaine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Propcaine.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Propcaine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Propcaine can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Propcaine only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Propcaine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Propcaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Propcaine
It is safe to take Propcaine with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Propcaine
Information about the interaction of Propcaine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ophthetic® (proparacaine HCl)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1398