Atracurium

Information about Atracurium

Atracurium Uses

Atracurium is used for skeletal mucle relaxation during surgery.

How Atracurium works

Atracurium relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Common side effects of Atracurium

High blood pressure, Wheezing, Skin flushing, Rash, Itching
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Last updated
20 Sep 2022 | 01:45 PM (UTC)

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Available Medicine for Atracurium

ArtacilNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹47 to ₹4872 variant(s)
AtrapureSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹5261 variant(s)
AtcuriumChandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹5901 variant(s)
AtacuriumThemis Medicare Ltd
₹1901 variant(s)
Atracurium BesilateSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1851 variant(s)
AmcriumAmneal Healthcare Private Limited
₹1901 variant(s)

Expert advice for Atracurium

  • Atracurium 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.

Frequently asked questions for Atracurium

Atracurium

Q. Is Atracurium an aminosteroid?

Atracurium is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)

Q. Why does Atracurium cause hypotension?

Atracurium causes hypotension (low blood pressure) due to release of histamine.

Q. Why does Atracurium cause histamine release?

It acts on blood cells called basophils or mast cells which release histamine.

Q. How long does Atracurium take to work?

How long does Atracurium last?Atracurium takes about 2-4 min to work and lasts for about 20-35 minutes.

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