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Atracurium

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 20 Feb 2025 | 05:03 AM (UTC)

Atracurium Uses

Atracurium is used for Skeletal muscle 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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Medicine brands for Atracurium

Artacil

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹44 to ₹457

3 variant(s)

Atrapure

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹173 to ₹173

1 variant(s)

Amcrium

Amneal Healthcare Private Limited

₹178 to ₹178

1 variant(s)

Atcurium

Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹553 to ₹553

1 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

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.

Atracurium Uses

Atracurium is used for Skeletal muscle 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

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

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.

Want to Know More

Read Our Editorial Policy

Atracurium

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 20 Feb 2025 | 05:03 AM (UTC)