Definition of "tetracaine" []

• A crystalline compound, C15H24N2O2, related to procaine and used as a local anesthetic. (noun)

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• "Pliaglis is a combination of 7 percent lidocaine and 7 percent tetracaine, mixed together in a cream that forms a mask on your skin."
• "If the hemroids are really painful, a cream or lotion with tetracaine - an anesthetic - or stramonium may be one of the best over the counter home remedies for hemroids. in fact, external hemroids have created a whole hemroids home remedy market place, for a multitude of creams and ointments, most of which you can find at your local pharmacy."
• "These topical anesthetics contain anesthetic drugs such as lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, and prilocaine in a cream, ointment, or gel."