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Atracurium
Latest prescription information about Atracurium. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Atracurium
Pronunciation : are duh PEH rin
Trade Name(s):
India- Acris (5 ml), Troycurium, Tracrium, Artacil -50, Atrelax, Artacil, Acris, Atcurium, Arium, Arium (50 mg). International- Atracurium Besylate Injection , Tracrium. This medication is a neuromuscular-blocking agent, used as an adjuvant in anesthesia. This medication provides relaxation of skeletal muscles during surgery. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The initial recommended dose is 0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg, given as an intravenous bolus injection. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider. Special Instruction : * 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. Side Effects : General- Allergic reactions. Heart- Increased/decreased heart rate, low/high blood pressure and flushing. Respiratory- Wheezing, difficulty in breathing and asthma. Skin- Redness, itching, rash and hives. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at refrigerator (2° to 8°C). Do not freeze it. |
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