Atracurium Benefits & Uses

Atracurium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

General Anesthesia

Atracurium 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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atracurium is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Bradycardia
Angioedema

Moderate

Wheezing

Mild

Flushing
Urticaria
Rash
Weakness

Atracurium Related Warnings

Is the use of Atracurium safe for pregnant women?

Atracurium is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Atracurium safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Atracurium on the Kidneys?

Atracurium does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Atracurium on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Atracurium on the Heart?

Atracurium is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atracurium with Other Drugs

Atracurium 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 Contraindications

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

Is this Atracurium habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Atracurium is addictive.

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

After taking Atracurium you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Atracurium only as per medical advice.

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

No, Atracurium cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Atracurium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atracurium

Taking Atracurium with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atracurium

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Atracurium 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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