What is amethocaine:: (A) It is ester local anesthetic, (B) It is other name of tetracaine, (C) It is also typically very effective on local application, (D) All are true
Answer is D. Amethocaine is an ester local anaesthetic tetracaine. It is a very effective surface anesthetic. Tetracaine, also known as amethocaine, is a local anesthetic used to numb the eyes, nose, or throat. It may also be used before staing an intravenous to decrease pain from the procedure. Typically it is applied as a liquid to the area.