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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 is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Propcaine is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
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.
Is the use of Propcaine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Propcaine as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Propcaine on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Propcaine on kidney, information on safety of Propcaine for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Propcaine on the Liver?
Side effects of Propcaine on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Propcaine on the Heart?
Propcaine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Propcaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Propcaine habit forming or addictive?
Propcaine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Propcaine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Propcaine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Propcaine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Propcaine
It is safe to take Propcaine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Propcaine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Propcaine with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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