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An antipruritic agent helps to relieve the discomfort associated with itching. Which of the following local anesthetics is used as an antipruritic?
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Tetracaine
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Tetracaine is a potent local anesthetic of the ester group. It is mainly used topically in ophthalmology and as an antipruritic, and it has been used in spinal anesthesia.