Atracade Benefits & Uses

Atracade is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Other Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Atracade 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

Atracade Related Warnings

Is the use of Atracade safe for pregnant women?

Atracade is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Atracade safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Atracade on the Kidneys?

Using Atracade does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Atracade on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Atracade on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Atracade on the Heart?

Atracade is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atracade with Other Drugs

Atracade 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

Atracade Contraindications

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

Is this Atracade habit forming or addictive?

Atracade is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Atracade only as per medical advice.

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

No, Atracade cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Atracade Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atracade

Taking Atracade with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atracade

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Atracade and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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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