Fluoracaine
Fluoracaine is a brand-name ophthalmic medication used primarily for eye procedures and surgeries. It combines an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid with a topical anesthetic to reduce inflammation and provide local pain relief during ophthalmic examinations or following surgical procedures. This combination makes it particularly useful in eye care settings where both inflammation control and immediate anesthetic effect are desired.
Fluoracaine is an ophthalmic combination medication used during eye procedures to reduce inflammation and provide localized pain relief.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 92744
- Generic
- Fluoracaine
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Fluoracaine is indicated for ophthalmic use during diagnostic procedures (such as corneal examinations), minor surgical procedures, and following eye surgery to reduce inflammation and provide local anesthesia. It is commonly used in settings requiring both anti-inflammatory and anesthetic effects for the eye.
As a combination product, Fluoracaine works by combining a corticosteroid component that reduces inflammation and swelling in eye tissues with a topical anesthetic component that temporarily numbs the eye surface. The specific mechanism is not fully specified by the manufacturer, but these two actions address both inflammation and pain simultaneously.
This is a prescription-only brand-name medication. It is for ophthalmic use only and should not be injected. Patients should not touch the dropper tip to prevent contamination. Use with caution in patients with glaucoma or history of herpes simplex. Long-term use may increase intraocular pressure and delay healing. Side effects may include temporary blurred vision, eye irritation, or stinging upon application.
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