Acris Benefits & Uses

Acris is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Other Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Acris Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acris Related Warnings

Is the use of Acris safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Acris safely.

Safe
Is the use of Acris safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Acris for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Acris on the Kidneys?

Acris is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Acris on the Liver?

Acris does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Acris on the Heart?

Acris is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Acris with Other Drugs

Acris should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Fentanyl

Acetazolamide

Alfentanil

Amphotericin B

Bacitracin

Mild

Amlodipine

Acris Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acris unless your doctor advises you to do so -

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Lung Cancer
Myasthenia Gravis
Burns

Frequently asked Questions about Acris

Is this Acris habit forming or addictive?

Acris does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Acris as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Acris is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Acris for mental disorders.

No

Acris Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acris

Taking Acris with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acris

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acris with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Atracurium Besylate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 352-354

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