Artacil 100mg/ml Injection (Atracurium 100mg)

About ARTACIL 100MG VIAL

ARTACIL 100MG VIAL belongs to the group of medicines called skeletal muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve the muscle spasms (excessive tension in the muscles) occurring during surgery in intensive care. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms.

ARTACIL 100MG VIAL contains ‘Atracurium’ that works by blocking the action of acetylcholine on skeletal muscles. Thus, stop sending a pain signal to the brain, thereby relieving muscle stiffness or muscle spasm along with pain and surgery. ARTACIL 100MG VIAL is used during surgery.  It is also used during general anaesthesia to ease tracheal intubation (a tube into the windpipe) and controlled ventilation.

ARTACIL 100MG VIAL is available in the form of injection. It is given by the healthcare professional during surgery.  In some cases, you may experience tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), temporary hypotension (low blood pressure), wheezing, bronchospasm (asthma-like symptoms), skin flushing, urticaria (nettle rash). Most of these side effects of ARTACIL 100MG VIAL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before receiving ARTACIL 100MG VIAL inform your doctor if you have had myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome,  severe electrolyte disorder, asthma-like symptoms (a history of allergy, asthma or bronchospasm), burns and lack of adequate circulatory filling (hypovolaemia), pregnant or breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will prescribe ARTACIL 100MG VIAL only if the benefits outweigh the risks. ARTACIL 100MG VIAL is not recommended in neonates (children under the age of one month). ARTACIL 100MG VIAL is a cold chain medicine, and so it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius else its efficiency might get lost. Do not store in the freezer of the fridge.

Uses of ARTACIL 100MG VIAL

Muscle contraction during surgery

Medicinal Benefits

ARTACIL 100MG VIAL belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve muscle contraction (excessive tension in the muscles) during surgery, other procedures, and in intensive care. It is also used to calm muscles while on a breathing machine, during general anaesthesia to ease tracheal intubation (a tube into the windpipe), and controlled ventilation. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine on skeletal muscles. Also, stop sending a pain signal to the brain, thereby relieving muscle stiffness or muscle spasm along with pain and surgery. ARTACIL 100MG VIAL must only be given by an experienced doctor under carefully controlled conditions. It is used during procedures that require that the patient is fully anaesthetized (unconscious), or heavily sedated.

Directions for Use

Injection/infusion: ARTACIL 100MG VIAL will be administered by a healthcare professional under carefully controlled conditions. Do not self-administer ARTACIL 100MG VIAL.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of ARTACIL 100MG VIAL

• Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)
• Temporary hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Wheezing
• Bronchospasm (asthma-like symptoms)
• Skin flushing
• Urticaria (nettle rash)

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before you receive ARTACIL 100MG VIAL, tell your doctor if you have a disease that affects the muscles and nervous control (neuromuscular disease such as myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome (muscle disorder)), a severe electrolyte disorder, cancer spread widely from a primary source (carcinomatosis), a sensitivity to histamine, asthma-like symptoms (a history of allergy, asthma or bronchospasm), burns, lack of adequate circulatory filling (hypovolaemia). ARTACIL 100MG VIAL should not be given to pregnant women unless prescribed. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking ARTACIL 100MG VIAL. Mothers should stop breastfeeding for 24 hours after receiving ARTACIL 100MG VIAL. ARTACIL 100MG VIAL is not recommended in neonates (children under the age of one month) as safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 1 month have not been established. ARTACIL 100MG VIAL some formulations contain benzyl alcohol. In neonates, benzyl alcohol has been associated with an increased incidence of neurological and other complications which are sometimes fatal.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: ARTACIL 100MG VIAL may interact with antibiotics (polymyxins, spectinomycin, tetracyclines, lincomycin, clindamycin, vancomycin), antiarrhythmic medicines (lidocaine, procainamide, quinidine), diuretics (furosemide, thiazides, acetazolamide, mannitol), medicines used to control blood pressure (propranolol, oxprenolol diltiazem, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil), antiepileptic medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin), drugs used to treat rheumatism (chloroquine, d-penicillamine), corticosteroids (beclomethasone, budesonide, prednisolone, fluticasone, mometasone, triamcinolone), medicines used to lower blood pressure during surgery ( trimetaphan, hexamethonium), muscle relaxant (dantrolene), an anaesthetic drug (ketamine), treatment of mental illness (lithium, chlorpromazine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake and tobacco consumption with ARTACIL 100MG VIAL as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.

Drug-Disease Interaction: ARTACIL 100MG VIAL may have interactions with burns, histamine, myasthenia gravis (muscle disease), paresis (partial paralysis), pulmonary impair, liver disease, kidney dysfunction, seizures (fits).