Artacil 25mg/ml Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 2.5 ml in 1 vial
142.00
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Artacil 25mg/ml Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Artacil 25mg/ml Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Not relevant, as Artacil 25mg/ml Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Artacil 25mg/ml Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Artacil 25mg/ml Injection is recommended.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Artacil 25mg/ml Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Artacil 25mg/ml Injection is recommended.

Atracurium   25mg/ml

Uses of Artacil Injection
Artacil 25mg/ml Injection is used for skeletal mucle relaxation during surgery.

How to use Artacil Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Artacil Injection works
Artacil 25mg/ml Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Side Effects:

Common Bronchospasm, Decreased blood pressure, Skin flushing, Increased heart rate, Urticaria, Wheezing.

Expert advice for Artacil Injection

Consult your doctor before taking atracurium if you any of the following medical conditions: myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease characterized by very weak muscles and unusual tiredness) or Eaton-Lambert syndrome (autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness of limbs), electrolyte imbalance, cancer, allergy to other muscle relaxants, recent burn, asthma or other respiratory problems, heart disease, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage causing pain, tingling, or numbness over hands and feet).
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. 
Avoid drinking alcohol and do not drive or operate heavy machineries while taking atracurium.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Artacil an aminosteroid?
Artacil is not an aminosteroid. It is a benzylisoquinolines (muscle relaxant)

Q. Why does Artacil cause hypotension?
Artacil causes hypotension (low blood pressure) due to release of histamine

Q. Why does atracurium cause histamine release?
It acts on blood cells called basophils or mast cells which release histamine

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