Tetracaine dosing
Local Anesthetics · 1% (10 mg/mL) · Spinal / Topical
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.1 mg/kg | 7 mg |
| standard | 0.15 mg/kg | 10.5 mg |
| high | 0.2 mg/kg | 14 mg |
Spinal dose: 7-15 mg (isobaric or hyperbaric). Topical: in LET gel for lacerations. Long-acting ester. Duration 2-3 hr spinal.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · Classic spinal anesthetic; extensively studied
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Vigil computes Tetracaine for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.