Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Atrabloc Injection
Description:
Atrabloc 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.
Atrabloc 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:
Ordinary side effects of Atrabloc
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
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
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Atrabloc Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Atrabloc 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atrabloc Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Not relevant, as Atrabloc Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Atrabloc Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Atrabloc Injection is recommended.
Atrabloc Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Atrabloc Injection is recommended.
FAQs:
Q. Is Atrabloc Injection an aminosteroid?
Atrabloc Injection is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)
Q. Why does Atrabloc Injection cause hypotension?
Atrabloc Injection causes hypotension (low blood pressure) due to release of histamine.
Q. Why does Atrabloc Injection cause histamine release?
It acts on blood cells called basophils or mast cells which release histamine.
Q. How long does Atrabloc Injection take to work?
How long does Atrabloc Injection last?Atrabloc Injection takes about 2-4 min to work and lasts for about 20-35 minutes.