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Artacil 100 Injection 10.0 ml in 1 vial

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Artacil 100 Injection is a product of Neon Laboratories Ltd
Composition: Atracurium (100mg/ml)

Pack of 10 ml

₹ 457.40

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All Details About Artacil 100 Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Artacil 100 Injection

Description:

Artacil 100 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.

Artacil 100 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.

Earlier 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.

Uses:

  • Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Directions For Use:

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

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Artacil

  • Itching
  • Skin rash
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artacil 100 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Artacil 100 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
Artacil 100 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 Artacil 100 Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Artacil 100 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Artacil 100 Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Artacil 100 Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Artacil 100 Injection is recommended.

FAQs:

Is Artacil 100 Injection an aminosteroid?

Artacil 100 Injection is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)

Why does Artacil 100 Injection cause hypotension?

Artacil 100 Injection causes hypotension (low blood pressure) due to release of histamine.

Why does Artacil 100 Injection cause histamine release?

It acts on blood cells called basophils or mast cells which release histamine.

How long does Artacil 100 Injection take to work?

How long does Artacil 100 Injection last?Artacil 100 Injection takes about 2-4 min to work and lasts for about 20-35 minutes.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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