Atracurium Besylate overview
BRAND NAMES:
PremierPro Rx atracurium besylate, PremierPro RX atracurium besylate
Generic Names:
Atracurium Besylate
Uses:
Relaxes muscles during surgery or other medical procedures.
Therapeutic Classes:
Musculoskeletal Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Atracurium Besylate used for?
What form(s) does Atracurium Besylate come in?
Injectable
What are common Atracurium Besylate dosages?
Vial 5ML of 50MG/5ML
How to take Atracurium Besylate
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Atracurium Besylate
Atracurium Besylate contraindications - Who shouldn't take Atracurium Besylate?
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to atracurium besylate.
Atracurium Besylate warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease, asthma, tumors, severe allergies, or a muscle disease such as myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome.
Abnormal rise in body temperature
Fast or slow heartbeat
Fever, sweating, or confusion
Lightheadedness or fainting
Severe redness or warmth on your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
Atracurium Besylate interactions & what to avoid when taking Atracurium Besylate
Some medicines can affect how atracurium works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, streptomycin, tobramycin LithiumMagnesium saltsMedicine for heart rhythm problems, such as quinidineProcainamide
Atracurium Besylate side effects - How does Atracurium Besylate make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Abnormal rise in body temperature
Fast or slow heartbeat
Fever, sweating, or confusion
Severe redness or warmth on your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
Lightheadedness or fainting
Less Serious Side Effects
Numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
Mild skin rash or itching
Redness, pain, swelling, itching, or blistering where the needle is placed
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