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Chloroprocaine (Topical application, ophthalmic)

Generic name: chloroprocaine [ klor-oh-PROE-kane-hye-droe-KLOR-ide ]
Drug class: Local injectable anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 28, 2023.

Uses for chloroprocaine

Chloroprocaine eye gel is used to cause numbness or loss of feeling and prevention of pain before certain procedures in the eye. It is a local anesthetic that prevents pain by blocking signals at the nerve endings in the eye.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Before using chloroprocaine

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of chloroprocaine eye gel in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of chloroprocaine eye gel in the elderly.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper use of chloroprocaine

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It is given as a drop onto the surface of your eye before the procedure.

Do not touch the eye for at least 10 to 20 minutes after application.

Do not allow the dropper tip to touch anything, including the eye.

Precautions while using chloroprocaine

Your doctor will check you closely after receiving this medicine to see if the medicine is working properly.

Side Effects of chloroprocaine

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:

More common

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.

Chemical Class: Chloroprocaine

Chloroprocaine side effects (more detail)

Further information

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