Atracurium

Information about Atracurium

Atracurium is used for Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery.

Atracurium relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

High blood pressure, Wheezing, Skin flushing, Rash, Itching

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ArtacilNeon Laboratories Ltd

₹44 to ₹4572 variant(s)

AtrapureSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹4931 variant(s)

Atracurium BesilateSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹1731 variant(s)

AtacuriumThemis Medicare Ltd

₹1781 variant(s)

AtcuriumChandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹5531 variant(s)

AmcriumAmneal Healthcare Private Limited

₹1781 variant(s)

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.

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.