Acuron Iv Injection 10Mg

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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.

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.

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.

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.