ATRACURIUM

Overview

ATRACURIUM is a Schedule H drug.
This medication is a neuromuscular-blocking agent, used as an adjuvant in anesthesia. This medication provides relaxation of skeletal muscles during surgery. It is used to calm muscles while on a breathing machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • Patient must be ensured with adequate ventilation.
  • Do not administer this medication into the muscle directly.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe allergic reactions, asthma, heart disease, myasthenia gravis, neuromuscular disease, during pregnancy and lactation. 

Common Side-Effects

ATRACURIUM : Hives, Itchy Skin, Allergy, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath

Disease Interactions

ATRACURIUM can interfere with: Premature Aging, Myasthenia Gravis, Pulmonary Edema

Technical Classification

ATRACURIUM is categorized as: NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS / MUSCLE RELAXANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ATRACURIUM as Ingredient

ACRIS 10MG INJATRACURIUM 10.0 MG
ACRIS 25MG INJATRACURIUM 25.0 MG
ACRIS 50MG INJATRACURIUM 50.0 MG
ARIUM 25MG INJATRACURIUM 25.0 MG
ARIUM 50MG INJATRACURIUM 50.0 MG
ARTACIL 100MG INJATRACURIUM 100.0 MG
ARTACIL 10MG INJATRACURIUM 10.0 MG
ARTACIL 25MG INJATRACURIUM 25.0 MG
ARTACIL 50MG INJATRACURIUM 50.0 MG
ATACURIUM 25MG INJATRACURIUM 25.0 MG
ATACURIUM 50MG INJATRACURIUM 50.0 MG
ATB 25MG INJATRACURIUM 25.0 MG
ATB 50MG INJATRACURIUM 50.0 MG
ATRACADE 25MG INJATRACURIUM 25.0 MG
ATRACURIUM BESILATE INJATRACURIUM
ATRAGER 25MG INJATRACURIUM 25.0 MG
ATRAGER 50MG INJATRACURIUM 50.0 MG
ATRAPURE 100MG INJATRACURIUM 100.0 MG
ATRAPURE 2.5MG INJATRACURIUM 2.5 MG
ATRAPURE 50MG INJATRACURIUM 50.0 MG
ATRELAX 10MG INJATRACURIUM 10.0 MG
KABITRAN 10MG INJATRACURIUM 10.0 MG
TRACRIUM 25MG INJATRACURIUM 25.0 MG
TROYCURIUM 10MG INJATRACURIUM 10.0 MG
TROYCURIUM 2.5ML INJATRACURIUM 10 MG/ML