ARTACIL 50MG INJECTION

• 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

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

The initial recommended dose is 0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg, given as an intravenous bolus injection

• Skin flush
• erythema
• pruritus
• urticaria
• wheezing
• increased bronchial secretions
• bronchospasm
• cyanosis
• angioedema
• Anaphylaxis

• Patient must be ensured with adequate ventilation
• Do not administer this medication into the muscle directly