Artacil 10mg Injection 2.5ml
By NEON LABORATORIES LIMITED
2.5ml Injection
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Artacil 10 MG Description
Artacil Injection is a muscle relaxant. It contains atracurium as the active substance. Artacil Injection is used to relax muscles and to help in the insertion of a breathing tube and with artificial
breathing during surgery. It is also used to help patients in intensive care (ICU) with artificial breathing. Artacil Injection will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject it. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹543.52 |
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| Contains | Atracurium(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Muscle relaxation |
| Side effects | Rashes, itching, redness of skin, wheezing |
| Therapy | MUSCLE RELAXANT |
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Uses of Artacil 10 MG
- Artacil Injection is used to relax muscles and to help in the insertion of a breathing tube and with artificial breathing during surgery.
- It is also used to help patients in intensive care (ICU) with artificial breathing.
Contraindications of Artacil 10 MG
If you are allergic to atracurium or to any of the other ingredients of Artacil Injection.
Side effects of Artacil 10 MG
- Rashes
- Itching
- Redness of skin
- Wheezing
Precautions and Warnings of Artacil 10 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Artacil 10mg Injection 2.5ml during pregnancy?
A:
The use of Artacil Injection should be avoided in the first three months of pregnancy and it should not be used during the last six months of pregnancy unless recommended by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Artacil 10mg Injection 2.5ml while breastfeeding?
A:
Artacil Injection should only be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by your doctor.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Artacil 10mg Injection 2.5ml?
A:
No, you should not drive within 24 hours of receiving Artacil Injection.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Artacil 10mg Injection 2.5ml?
A:
There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Artacil Injection. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You had allergic reactions to other muscle relaxants (e.g. curares) in the past.
- You have heart or blood circulation problems.
- You have lung disorders or a history of allergy or asthma.
- You suffer from conditions like myasthenia gravis, Eaton-Lambert syndrome or other neuromuscular diseases.
- You have severe electrolyte imbalances (unusual levels of ions such as sodium, potassium or chloride in your blood).
- You are suffering from burns.
Mode of Action of Artacil 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Artacil Injection works by opposing the action of the chemical acetylcholine, which is responsible for muscle contraction. Thus, this opposing effect produces muscle relaxation.
Directions for Use of Artacil 10 MG
- Artacil Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
- Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.
Interactions of Artacil 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Artacil Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking antibiotics like aminoglycosides, polymyxins, spectinomycin, tetracyclines, lincomycin, clindamycin and vancomycin (used for treating bacterial infections), antiarrhythmic medicines like lidocaine, procainamide, quinidine (used to control abnormal/irregular rhythm of the heart), diuretics like furosemide, thiazides, acetazolamide, mannitol (used to reduce fluid accumulation), medicines used to control blood pressure or heart-related chest pain or other heart problems (like propranolol, oxprenolol, diltiazem, nicardipine, nifedipine, trimethaphan, hexamethonium and verapamil), antiepileptic medicines like carbamazepine, phenytoin (used for the treatment of fits/seizures), medicines used to treat rheumatism (chloroquine, d-penicillamine), corticosteroids (used to treat allergic emergencies, severe asthma and septic shock), inhalation anaesthetics like isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane (medicines to put you to sleep), dantrolene and ketamine (used in anaesthesia), magnesium sulphate (used to treat seizure and a complication of pregnancy called pre-eclampsia in pregnant women and some heart problems), lithium (used to treat mental disorders), quinine (used to treat malaria and leg cramps) and chlorpromazine (used to treat some psychiatric disorders and nausea)....
Storage and disposal of Artacil 10 MG
- Store Artacil Injection in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C). Do not freeze.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Artacil 10 MG
Overdose
The symptoms of an overdose of Artacil Injection are muscle paralysis for a long duration. However, since this medicine will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, the chances of an overdose are unlikely....
Missed a Dose
It is unlikely that a dose of Artacil Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the injection, inform the doctor or nurse immediately....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Artacil Injection used for?
- Artacil Injection is used to relax muscles and to help in the insertion of a breathing tube and with artificial breathing during surgery.
- It is also used to help patients in intensive care (ICU) with artificial breathing.
Q: How will Artacil Injection be given to me?
- Artacil Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
- Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.
References
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- Atracurium Besilate 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection - vial - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 18 June 2022]
- Atracurium Besilate 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection - vial - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 18 June 2022]
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