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tricaine

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tricaine is a drug. It is currently FDA-approved.

Tricaine mesylate is a white powder used as an anesthetic, sedative, or euthanizing agent for fish and amphibians. It is the only anesthetic licensed in the United States for fin fish intended for human consumption.

At a glance

Generic nametricaine
Therapeutic areaPain
PhaseFDA-approved

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about tricaine

What is tricaine?

tricaine is a pharmaceutical drug.

What development phase is tricaine in?

tricaine is FDA-approved (marketed).

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