ATCURON 10MG INJECTION

Uses and Benefits of ATCURON 10MG INJECTION (ATRACURIUM BESYLATE 10MG\ML.)

Atracurium Besylate is used to relax muscles during surgery and to assist with mechanical ventilation in intensive care.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• To relax skeletal muscles during surgical procedures under general anaesthesia
• To help insert a breathing tube (endotracheal intubation)
• To keep patients still and relaxed while on a ventilator in ICU

HOW IT WORKS

• It blocks the transmission of nerve signals at the junction between nerves and muscles
• This causes temporary paralysis of skeletal muscles, allowing surgeons to operate easily
• Its effect wears off naturally over time as the body breaks it down

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• It is not a pain-relief medicine or sedative
• It does not put the patient to sleep on its own
• It is not used for long-term or home treatment of any condition
• It is not meant for self-administration outside a hospital setting

Side Effects of ATCURON 10MG INJECTION (ATRACURIUM BESYLATE 10MG\ML.)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Low blood pressure
• Flushing of the skin
• Mild rash or itching at the injection site

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Slow or fast heartbeat
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Increased salivation

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips or throat
• Severe drop in blood pressure or shock
• Prolonged muscle weakness or difficulty breathing after surgery
• Signs of bronchospasm such as sudden breathlessness

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use ATCURON 10MG INJECTION (ATRACURIUM BESYLATE 10MG\ML.)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• This medicine is given only by a doctor or anaesthetist as an injection into a vein
• It is used strictly in a hospital or surgical setting under continuous monitoring
• The dose and timing are decided by the treating doctor based on the surgery and patient's condition
• It is never taken by mouth or self-administered at home

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• This does not apply since the medicine is given only under medical supervision during a procedure
• The healthcare team decides on repeat doses if needed during longer surgeries

STORAGE

• Stored in a refrigerator, protected from light, as per hospital protocol
• Kept away from children and unauthorised access
• Not for home storage or use
• Discarded properly if beyond expiry date

Safety Information and Precautions for ATCURON 10MG INJECTION (ATRACURIUM BESYLATE 10MG\ML.)

This medicine is available only on prescription and is administered exclusively by trained medical professionals in a hospital setting.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are known to be allergic to atracurium or similar muscle relaxants
• Have a history of severe allergic reactions to anaesthesia medicines

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have asthma or breathing problems
• Have any heart disease or abnormal heart rhythm
• Have muscle disorders such as myasthenia gravis
• Have liver or kidney disease
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other muscle relaxants or anaesthetic agents
• Certain antibiotics like aminoglycosides
• Some anti-seizure medicines
• Local anaesthetics and heart rhythm medicines

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine at home?

No, it is only given in a hospital under close monitoring by trained staff.

Will I be awake when this is given?

No, it is given along with general anaesthesia, so you will not be aware of the injection.

How long does its effect last?

• Its muscle-relaxing effect is temporary and wears off within a short time as monitored by the medical team.
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