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Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Atcuron 10mg/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.
Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection are used to relax the muscles to ease the insertion of a tube into the windpipe, to help with assisted breathing and also to ensure muscle relaxation during surgery
Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection are used to relax the muscles to ease the insertion of a tube into the windpipe, to help with assisted breathing and also to ensure muscle relaxation during surgery
Uses of Atcuron Injection
- Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Benefits of Atcuron Injection
In Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Atcuron 10mg/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.
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 Atcuron 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 Atcuron
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Atcuron Injection
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 Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Atcuron 10mg/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
Atcuron 10mg/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 Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection is recommended.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection
₹65.5/Injection
Artacil 10mg/ml Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
₹121.27/injection
7% cheaper
Acris 10mg/ml Injection
Gland Pharma Limited
₹129/injection
2% cheaper
Quick tips
- Atcuron 10mg/ml 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Isoquinoline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Peripherally acting
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection an aminosteroid?
Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)
Why does Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection cause hypotension?
Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection causes hypotension (low blood pressure) due to release of histamine.
Why does Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection cause histamine release?
It acts on blood cells called basophils or mast cells which release histamine.
How long does Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection take to work?
How long does Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection last?Atcuron 10mg/ml Injection takes about 2-4 min to work and lasts for about 20-35 minutes.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- 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.
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Marketer details
Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Country of origin: India
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