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Artacil Injection

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Artacil Injection is a product of Neon Laboratories Ltd

Composition: Atracurium (10mg/ml)

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All Details About Artacil Injection

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

Description:

Artacil 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 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 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Artacil Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Artacil Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Artacil Injection is intended for use in hospitalized patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Artacil Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Artacil Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

FAQs:

Is Artacil Injection an aminosteroid?

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

Why does Artacil Injection cause hypotension?

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

Why does Artacil Injection cause histamine release?

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

How long does Artacil Injection take to work?

How long does Artacil Injection last?Artacil 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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