Pontocaine

Name: Pontocaine

Pontocaine Overview

Pontocaine is a brand name medication included in the following groups of medications: Anesthetics for topical use, Esters of aminobenzoic acid. For more information about Pontocaine see its generic Tetracaine

Pontocaine Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known
  • Blurred vision
  • chest pain or discomfort
  • confusion
  • dizziness
  • dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
  • fainting
  • fast or irregular heartbeat
  • lightheadedness or fainting
  • no blood pressure or pulse
  • no breathing
  • numbness
  • seizures
  • shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  • shortness of breath
  • slow or irregular heartbeat
  • stopping of heart
  • sweating
  • trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
  • unconsciousness
  • unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known
  • Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  • fear or nervousness
  • hearing loss
  • restlessness
  • sleepiness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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