Atracurium Besilate Benefits & Uses

Atracurium Besilate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Other Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Atracurium Besilate 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

Atracurium Besilate Related Warnings

Is the use of Atracurium Besilate safe for pregnant women?

Atracurium Besilate is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Atracurium Besilate safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Atracurium Besilate on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Atracurium Besilate on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Atracurium Besilate on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Atracurium Besilate on the Liver?

Atracurium Besilate is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Atracurium Besilate on the Heart?

Atracurium Besilate is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atracurium Besilate with Other Drugs

Atracurium Besilate 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

Atracurium Besilate Contraindications

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

Is this Atracurium Besilate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Atracurium Besilate has not been reported.

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

After taking Atracurium Besilate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Atracurium Besilate can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Atracurium Besilate only as per medical advice.

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

No, Atracurium Besilate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Atracurium Besilate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atracurium Besilate

It is safe to take Atracurium Besilate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atracurium Besilate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Atracurium Besilate 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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