Atacurium Benefits & Uses

Atacurium is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Other Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Atacurium 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

Atacurium Related Warnings

Is the use of Atacurium safe for pregnant women?

Atacurium is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Atacurium safe during breastfeeding?

Atacurium may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Atacurium on the Kidneys?

Atacurium is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Atacurium on the Liver?

Atacurium does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Atacurium on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Atacurium for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atacurium with Other Drugs

Atacurium 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

Atacurium Contraindications

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

Is this Atacurium habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Atacurium has not been reported.

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

After taking Atacurium, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Atacurium can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Atacurium is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Atacurium cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Atacurium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atacurium

Taking Atacurium with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atacurium

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Atacurium 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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