Articaine Ophthalmic

Articaine Ophthalmic is an amide local anesthetic indicated for ocular surface anesthesia before ocular procedures and/or intraocular injections in adults and pediatric patients.

• Articaine Ophthalmic is available under the following different brand names: Cyklx

Common side effects of Articaine Ophthalmic include:

• instillation site pain 

Serious side effects of Articaine Ophthalmic include:

• not available

Rare side effects of Articaine Ophthalmic include:

• none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Ophthalmic solution

• 8%

Ocular Anesthesia

Adult and pediatric dosage

• 2 drops applied 30 seconds apart to the ocular surface

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, health questions, or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Articaine Ophthalmic?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Articaine Ophthalmic?”
• Cautions
  • Topical ophthalmic use
    • Not for injections or intraocular administration
    • Corneal injury due to insensitivity
    • Patients should not touch their eyes for at least 10-20 minutes after administration, owing to accidental injuries due to ocular insensitivity
  • Corneal opacification
    • Prolonged use of topical ocular anesthetics may produce permanent corneal opacification and ulceration with accompanying visual loss
• Risk of contamination
  • Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye, eyelids, or any other surface, as this may contaminate the solution
• Administration by a clinician
  • Indicated for administration under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider
  • Not intended for patient self-administration

Pregnancy and Lactation

• There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk
• Lactation
  • There are no data regarding the presence of articaine or its metabolites in human or animal milk, its effects on breastfed infants, or milk production