Tracrium Benefits & Uses

Tracrium is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Other Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Tracrium 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

Tracrium Related Warnings

Is the use of Tracrium safe for pregnant women?

Tracrium is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Tracrium safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Tracrium on the Kidneys?

Tracrium does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tracrium on the Liver?

Tracrium is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tracrium on the Heart?

Tracrium is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tracrium with Other Drugs

Tracrium 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

Tracrium Contraindications

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

Is this Tracrium habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tracrium has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tracrium. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Tracrium 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 Tracrium for mental disorders.

No

Tracrium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tracrium

It is safe to take Tracrium with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tracrium

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tracrium 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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