Atracurium

What Are The Uses Of Atracurium?

Atracurium, a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent,  is used during surgery for:

• Endotracheal intubation
• Pulmonary compliance
• Facilitate mechanical ventilation
• Skeletal muscle relaxation

Atracurium is given after the anaesthesia has been induced. 

What Are The Side Effects Of Atracurium?

The most common side effects of Atracurium are:

• Skin flushing (or) redness
• Injection site reactions
• Hives/itching
• Wheezing/allergic reactions
• Inadequate musculoskeletal block
• Fast (or) slow heart beat
• Low blood pressure

Sometimes severe side effects such as the following may also be observed:

• Cardiovascular problems
• Bronchospasm

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Atracurium?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug Atracurium or any other allergies.
• Neonates
• Cardio muscular disorders
• Dehydration
•  Asthma / bronchial disorders
• Carcinomatosis
• Pregnancy/breastfeeding