Complete dosing information for TETRACAINE HCL
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage and Administration As with all anesthetics, the dosage varies and depends upon the area to be anesthetized, the number of neuronal segments to be blocked, individual tolerance, and the technique of anesthesia. The lowest dosage needed to provide effective anesthesia should be administered. For specific techniques and procedures, refer to standard textbooks. Suggested Dosage for Spinal Anesthesia Using 1% Tetracaine HCl Injection, USP Extent of Anesthesia Dose of solution (mL) Volume of spinal fluid (mL) Site of injection (lumbar interspace) Perineum 0.5 (= 5 mg)* 0.5 4 th Perineum and lower extremities 1.0 (= 10 mg) 1.0 3 rd or 4 th Up to costal margin(= 15 mg to 20 mg)** 1.5 to 2.0 1.5 to 2.0 2 nd , 3 rd , or 4 th * For vaginal delivery (saddle block), from 2 mg to 5 mg in dextrose. **Doses exceeding 15 mg are rarely required and should be used only in exceptional cases. Inject solution at rate of about 1 mL per 5 seconds. The extent and degree of spinal anesthesia depend upon