Artacil Injection

Atracurium (10mg/ml)

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Artacil 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.

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General Information

Contains

Atracurium (10mg/ml)

Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Artacil 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 Artacil Injection

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Benefits of Artacil Injection

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Artacil 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.

Side effects of Artacil 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 Artacil

Itching
Skin rash
Erythema (skin redness)
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Artacil Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Artacil Injection works

Artacil Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Quick tips

Artacil 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artacil Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Artacil Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

Artacil Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Artacil Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Artacil Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Artacil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Thalidomide (Oral Route)

watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation or faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Your muscles may remain relaxed or weak for a longer than usual time.

Moderate

Acetazolamide (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required. Acetazolamide may increase the effect of Atracurium.

Moderate

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Your muscles may remain relaxed or weak for a longer than usual time.

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor and adjust the dose of Atracurium to promote faster recovery. Atracurium may raise blood levels of the active form of Carbamazepine.

Frequently asked questions

Is Artacil Injection an aminosteroid?

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

Why does Artacil Injection cause hypotension?

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

Why does Artacil Injection cause histamine release?

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

How long does Artacil Injection take to work?

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

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Chemical Class

Isoquinoline derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Peripherally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 107-108.
Sciencedirect. Atracurium. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Artacil Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Artacil Injection

Benefits of Artacil Injection

Side effects of Artacil Injection

How to use Artacil Injection

How Artacil Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Thalidomide (Oral Route)

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Acetazolamide (Oral Route)

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Artacil Injection an aminosteroid?

Why does Artacil Injection cause hypotension?

Why does Artacil Injection cause histamine release?

How long does Artacil Injection take to work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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