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Atracurium

Written By Dr. Swati MishraReviewed 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
2 variant(s)
Artacil
Atrapure
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹493 to ₹493
1 variant(s)
Atrapure
Atracurium Besilate
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹173 to ₹173
1 variant(s)
Atracurium Besilate
Atacurium
Themis Medicare Ltd
₹178 to ₹178
1 variant(s)
Atacurium
Atcurium
Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹553 to ₹553
1 variant(s)
Atcurium
Amcrium
Amneal Healthcare Private Limited
₹178 to ₹178
1 variant(s)
Amcrium

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

Atracurium is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)
Atracurium causes hypotension (low blood pressure) due to release of histamine.
It acts on blood cells called basophils or mast cells which release histamine.
How long does Atracurium last?Atracurium takes about 2-4 min to work and lasts for about 20-35 minutes.