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Iheezo Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
General Description
Pharmacological Class
How Supplied
Single-patient-use vials (1.25mL)—1, 10
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Mechanism of Action
Chloroprocaine, like other local anesthetics, blocks the generation and the conduction of nerve impulses, presumably by increasing the threshold for electrical excitation in the nerve, by slowing the propagation of the nerve impulse, and by reducing the rate of rise of the action potential.
Iheezo Indications
Indications
Ocular surface anesthesia.
Iheezo Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply 3 drops to ocular surface in the area of planned procedure; reapply as needed.
Children
Not established.
Iheezo Contraindications
Not Applicable
Iheezo Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Iheezo Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for injection or intraocular use. For administration by healthcare provider. Corneal injury due to insensitivity; avoid touching the eye for ≥10–20mins after administration. Prolonged use may cause corneal opacification and ulceration. Risk of contamination. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Iheezo Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Renal. Half-life: ~25 secs.
Iheezo Interactions
Not Applicable
Iheezo Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Mydriasis, conjunctival hyperemia, eye irritation.
Iheezo Clinical Trials
See Literature
Iheezo Note
Not Applicable
Iheezo Patient Counseling
See Literature
