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Atacurium 10mg Injection

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)
Atacurium 10mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care.
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General Information

Contains

Atracurium (10mg)

Marketer

Themis Medicare Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Atacurium 10mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include skin flush, skin redness, and itching. It may also cause pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Atacurium Injection

  • Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Benefits of Atacurium Injection

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Atacurium 10mg Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.

It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Atacurium Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Atacurium
  • Itching
  • Skin rash
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Atacurium Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Atacurium Injection works

Atacurium 10mg Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

All substitutes for Atacurium 10mg Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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Quick tips

  • Atacurium 10mg Injection 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Atacurium 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Atacurium 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atacurium 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving

Driving

NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Atacurium 10mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atacurium 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atacurium 10mg Injection is recommended.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atacurium 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Atacurium 10mg Injection is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Atacurium 10mg Injection is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)
Atacurium 10mg Injection 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 Atacurium 10mg Injection last?Atacurium 10mg Injection takes about 2-4 min to work and lasts for about 20-35 minutes.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Isoquinoline Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Peripherally acting

References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 107-108.
  2. Sciencedirect. Atracurium. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Drugs.com. Atracurium. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory

Dr. Akshat Goel
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases

My husband is having illicit relationship bcoz of that lot of problems. I am very tensed all the time. Please suggest a medicine to calm down. Thank you

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
We understand your concernWe are here to helpYou are advised to solve problemAs medicine will help you for temporary periodDiscussing with husband and finding solution will calm you downTill then you can do Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation""http://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-jacobson-relaxation-technique#wholebody-technique3Follow this link to find detailed procedure
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Marketer details

Name: Themis Medicare Ltd
Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Atacurium 10mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's â„ž and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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