Alcuron Benefits & Uses

Alcuron is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Alcuron 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

Alcuron Related Warnings

Is the use of Alcuron safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Alcuron in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Alcuron safe during breastfeeding?

Alcuron has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Alcuron on the Kidneys?

Alcuron is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Alcuron on the Liver?

Alcuron does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Alcuron on the Heart?

Alcuron is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Alcuron with Other Drugs

Alcuron 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

Alcuron Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alcuron 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 Alcuron

Is this Alcuron habit forming or addictive?

Alcuron 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 Alcuron as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Alcuron is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Alcuron is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Alcuron Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alcuron

Taking Alcuron with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alcuron

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alcuron with alcohol.

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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