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Generic: Atracurium Besylate

Form: Injection 10mg/ml

Indication

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Administration

Mixed block with suxamethonium which is difficult to reverse with anticholinergic drugs. Ketamine may potentiate the effects of atracurium. Concurrent use with tamoxifen or danazol may prolong effects of atracurium. Potentially Fatal: Neuromuscular blockade potentiated by parenteral Mg salts, anaesthetics, aminoglycosides and polypeptide antibiotics, botulinum A toxin. Malignant hyperthermia with halogenated anaesthetics and succinylcholine. MAOIs.

Adult Dose

Neonates; severe CVS disorders; renal or hepatic dysfunction; myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders; severe electrolyte imbalances; respiratory insufficiency or pulmonary disease, asthma; burns; cardiopulmonary bypass; smoking; pregnancy and lactation. Dosage for obese patients should be based on ideal body-weight to prevent overdosing.

Renal Dose

Atracurium besilate blocks neural transmission at the neuromuscular junction by competitive binding at the cholinergic receptor sites on the motor end plate.

Contraindication

Intravenous Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia, Endotracheal intubation, Aid controlled ventilation Child: >2 mth: Initially, 400-500 mcg/kg as inj. Maintenance dose: 80-100 mcg/kg; first maintenance dose may be given 20-45 min after the initial dose, subsequently, may be repeated every 15-25 min. For children 1 mth-2 yr: 300-400 mcg/kg may be used as initial dose in those who are under halothane anaesthesia. Maintenance doses may be admin more frequently in infant and children than adults.

Precaution

General anaesthesia, Endotracheal intubation, Aid controlled ventilation

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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

How __NAME__ works

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

Safety Advice

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__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.

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