Atacurium 25mg/ml Injection

Description

Atacurium 25mg/ml 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. Atacurium 25mg/ml 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.

Introduction

In Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery Atacurium 25mg/ml 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.

Benefits

Atacurium 25mg/ml Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

How to use

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

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Atacurium 25mg/ml Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Atacurium 25mg/ml 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 : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Atacurium 25mg/ml 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 : NOT RELEVANT - Not relevant, as Atacurium 25mg/ml Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Atacurium 25mg/ml Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atacurium 25mg/ml Injection is recommended. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Atacurium 25mg/ml Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Atacurium 25mg/ml Injection is recommended.