Atracurium Besilate Injection
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Product introduction
Atracurium Besilate Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care.
Atracurium Besilate Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin flush, skin redness, and itching. It may also cause pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Atracurium Besilate Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin flush, skin redness, and itching. It may also cause pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Atracurium Besilate Injection
- Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Benefits of Atracurium Besilate Injection
In Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Atracurium Besilate Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Atracurium Besilate Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Atracurium Besilate
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Atracurium Besilate Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Atracurium Besilate Injection works
Atracurium Besilate Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Atracurium Besilate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Atracurium Besilate Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atracurium Besilate Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Atracurium Besilate Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atracurium Besilate Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atracurium Besilate Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atracurium Besilate Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Atracurium Besilate Injection is recommended.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Atracurium Besilate Injection is given as an injection by the healthcare professional.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- You may get pain, itching, redness or discomfort at the site of the injection. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or bothers you.
- It is advisable to avoid driving or machinery work for a period of 24 hours after taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Isoquinoline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Peripherally acting
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Atracurium Besilate Injection an aminosteroid?
Atracurium Besilate Injection is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)
Why does Atracurium Besilate Injection cause hypotension?
Atracurium Besilate Injection causes hypotension (low blood pressure) due to release of histamine.
Why does Atracurium Besilate Injection cause histamine release?
It acts on blood cells called basophils or mast cells which release histamine.
How long does Atracurium Besilate Injection take to work?
How long does Atracurium Besilate Injection last?Atracurium Besilate Injection takes about 2-4 min to work and lasts for about 20-35 minutes.
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Marketer details
Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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