Salts
Uses
Mechanism of Action
Dosage
Side Effects
Warnings/Precautions
Atracurium is used to relax muscles during surgery along with general anesthesia It is also used in intensive care to facilitate tracheal intubation (tube into the windpipe), and controlled ventilation
Mechanism of Action
Atracurium belongs to a class of medications called nondepolarizing (competitive) neuromuscular blockers. It interferes with the action of chemical substance (acetylcholine) in the body and cause skeletal muscle relaxation
Dosage
The initial recommended dose is 0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg, given as an intravenous bolus injection
Side Effects
Skin flush erythema pruritus urticaria wheezing increased bronchial secretions bronchospasm cyanosis angioedema Anaphylaxis
Warnings/Precautions
Patient must be ensured with adequate ventilation Do not administer this medication into the muscle directly