Atracurium

Information about Atracurium

Atracurium is used for skeletal mucle relaxation during surgery.

Atracurium relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Skin rash, Increased saliva production, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), High blood pressure

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MDS, BDS

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MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated

11 Mar 2021 | 12:11 PM (UTC)

Atracurium is given as an injection by the healthcare professional.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
You may get pain, itching, redness or discomfort at the site of the injection. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or bothers you.
It is advisable to avoid driving or machinery work for a period of 24 hours after taking this medicine.

Atracurium is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)

Atracurium causes hypotension (low blood pressure) due to release of histamine.

It acts on blood cells called basophils or mast cells which release histamine.

How long does Atracurium last?Atracurium takes about 2-4 min to work and lasts for about 20-35 minutes.