A-Curium Injection Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Atracurium besylate
Used For
Anesthesia
How it works
Atracurium is in the neuromuscular-blocker family of medications and is of the non-depolarizing type. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine on skeletal muscles.
A-Curium Injection Usage And Safety
Dosage
Atracurium besylate
Side Effects
General – Allergic reactions (anaphylactic or anaphylactoid response). CNS – hypotension, vasodilation, tachycardia, bradycardia. Respiratory - Dyspnoea, bronchospasm, laryngospasm. Skin – Rash, urticaria.
Drug Interactions
Anticholinesterases, thiazide diuretics.
Indication
As an adjunct to General Anaesthesia. • To facilitate endotracheal intubation. • To provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or ventilation.
When not to Use
Atracurium Besylate is contraindicated in patients known to have a hypersensitivity to it.
A-Curium Injection Precautions
Precaution
Atracurium Besylate is a less potent histamine releaser than d-tubocurarine or metocurine, Special caution should be exercised in administering Acuron (Atracurium Besylate) to patients with significant cardiovascular disease and in patients with any history severe anaphylactoid reactions or asthma, suggesting a greater risk of histamine release.
A-Curium Injection Warnings
Warning 1
Atracurium Besylate should be used only by those skilled in airway management and respiratory support.
Warning 2
Equipment and personnel must be immediately available for endotracheal intubation and support of ventilation, including administration of positive pressure oxygen .
Warning 3
Atracurium Besylate, which has an acidic pH, should not be mixed with alkaline solutions (e.g., barbiturate solutions) in the same syringe or administered simultaneously during intravenous infusion through the same needle.
A-Curium Injection Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not Freeze .
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