Formulary Monographs [ATRACURIUM, 122020]

ATRACURIUM
NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS
Neuromuscular blockade (short to intermediate duration) for surgery and intubation.
Flushing; hypotension,Bronchospasm; hypersensitivity; skin reactions; tachycardia.
Initially 300–600 micrograms/kg, then (by intravenous injection) 100–200 micrograms/kg as required, alternatively (by intravenous injection) initially 300–600 micrograms/kg, followed by (by intravenous infusion) 300–600 micrograms/kg/hour.