Acuron 5ml Injection

Acuron 5ml Injection (Injection, 5) contains Atracurium besilate, a neuromuscular blocking agent that relaxes the muscles during surgery and intensive care.

Common uses

• Relaxing muscles during general anaesthesia for surgery
• Helping insertion of a breathing tube (intubation)
• Supporting mechanical ventilation in intensive care

How to take

• Given as an injection by a doctor or nurse
• Given by injection or infusion into a vein by a doctor or nurse
• Used only in hospital where breathing support and monitoring are available
• Dose depends on body weight and the procedure, as decided by the anaesthetist

Possible side effects

• Skin flushing or redness
• Low blood pressure
• Fast heart rate
• Wheezing (bronchospasm) in some people
• Rarely, serious allergic reactions

Precautions

• Prescription medicine: use only as directed by your doctor
• Tell the doctor about any previous reaction to muscle relaxants
• Tell the doctor if you have myasthenia gravis or another nerve-muscle disease
• Certain antibiotics and other medicines can increase its effect
• Does not cause sleep or pain relief, so is always used with anaesthesia

Questions about Acuron 5ml Injection

What is the active ingredient in Acuron 5ml Injection?
Atracurium besilate.

Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Acuron 5ml Injection is a prescription medicine; take it only as your doctor advises.

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