Community hub
Recent from talks
Knowledge base stats:
Talk channels stats:
Members stats:
Cetacaine
Cetacaine is a topical anesthetic that contains the active ingredients benzocaine (14%), butamben (2%), and tetracaine hydrochloride (2%). Cetacaine also contains small amounts of benzalkonium chloride at 0.5% and 0.005% of cetyl dimethyl ethyl ammonium bromide all in a bland water-soluble base. Although Cetacaine has been widely used in the medical and dental fields, it has yet to be officially approved by the FDA. Cetacaine is produced by the company Cetylite Industries, Inc. and they provide Cetacaine in three forms: liquid, gel, and spray.
Cetacaine is a benzocaine-based anesthetic that also contains other active ingredients that include butamben and tetracaine hydrochloride. The main use for this drug is to produce anesthesia to mucous membranes to numb and help control the pain in that area. The spray form of Cetacaine is also used to help prevent gagging in the patient. The anesthetic effect of Cetacaine can be expected to take effect in about 30 seconds and last between 30–60 minutes depending on location and application amount. Cetacaine can and has been used for surgeries that include bronchi, ear, esophagus, larynx, mouth, nose, pharynx, rectal, and vaginal procedures. These procedures can include periodontal treatment, pre-probing, pre-scaling/root planning procedures, pre-injection, and laser dentistry.
The dosage should be applied directly to the site where anesthesia is required. The dosage should be modified according to the patient and there has not been a dosage specified for children.
Spray: Cetacaine spray should be applied for only one second and dosage should not exceed an application spray longer than 2 seconds.
Gel: Use a cotton swab to apply 200 mg to the needed area and the dosage should not exceed 400 mg.
Liquid: Apply 200 mg either directly or by using cotton applicator to the location and the dosage should not exceed 400 mg.
Cetacaine has been known to cause adverse effects in the patients it has been administered to. These include hypersensitivity in the form of anaphylaxis, dermatitis, erythema, pruritus which can lead to oozing and vesiculation. There have also been accounts of rashes, edema, urticarial and other allergic symptoms as well as methemoglobinemia. Other adverse effects can include: tremors, twitching, dizziness, confusion, hypo-tension, vomiting, euphoria, and blurred or double vision.
It has not been determined of Cetacaine has any adverse defects on the formation of the fetus or if it is transferred through breastfeeding. It is recommended that professional advise should be taken in these regards.
Hub AI
Cetacaine AI simulator
(@Cetacaine_simulator)
Cetacaine
Cetacaine is a topical anesthetic that contains the active ingredients benzocaine (14%), butamben (2%), and tetracaine hydrochloride (2%). Cetacaine also contains small amounts of benzalkonium chloride at 0.5% and 0.005% of cetyl dimethyl ethyl ammonium bromide all in a bland water-soluble base. Although Cetacaine has been widely used in the medical and dental fields, it has yet to be officially approved by the FDA. Cetacaine is produced by the company Cetylite Industries, Inc. and they provide Cetacaine in three forms: liquid, gel, and spray.
Cetacaine is a benzocaine-based anesthetic that also contains other active ingredients that include butamben and tetracaine hydrochloride. The main use for this drug is to produce anesthesia to mucous membranes to numb and help control the pain in that area. The spray form of Cetacaine is also used to help prevent gagging in the patient. The anesthetic effect of Cetacaine can be expected to take effect in about 30 seconds and last between 30–60 minutes depending on location and application amount. Cetacaine can and has been used for surgeries that include bronchi, ear, esophagus, larynx, mouth, nose, pharynx, rectal, and vaginal procedures. These procedures can include periodontal treatment, pre-probing, pre-scaling/root planning procedures, pre-injection, and laser dentistry.
The dosage should be applied directly to the site where anesthesia is required. The dosage should be modified according to the patient and there has not been a dosage specified for children.
Spray: Cetacaine spray should be applied for only one second and dosage should not exceed an application spray longer than 2 seconds.
Gel: Use a cotton swab to apply 200 mg to the needed area and the dosage should not exceed 400 mg.
Liquid: Apply 200 mg either directly or by using cotton applicator to the location and the dosage should not exceed 400 mg.
Cetacaine has been known to cause adverse effects in the patients it has been administered to. These include hypersensitivity in the form of anaphylaxis, dermatitis, erythema, pruritus which can lead to oozing and vesiculation. There have also been accounts of rashes, edema, urticarial and other allergic symptoms as well as methemoglobinemia. Other adverse effects can include: tremors, twitching, dizziness, confusion, hypo-tension, vomiting, euphoria, and blurred or double vision.
It has not been determined of Cetacaine has any adverse defects on the formation of the fetus or if it is transferred through breastfeeding. It is recommended that professional advise should be taken in these regards.