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Atracurium Besylate and Myasthenia gravis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Atracurium Besylate and disease Myasthenia gravis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Atracurium Besylate <> Myasthenia gravis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of neuromuscular blocking agents may cause prolonged respiratory paralysis. Therapy with neuromuscular blocking agents should be administered cautiously in patients with myasthenia gravis. Use of a peripheral nerve stimulator may be helpful in evaluating the level of neuromuscular blockade.

References:

"Product Information. Nuromax (doxacurium)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
"Product Information. Mivacron (mivacurium)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
"Product Information. Tracrium (atracurium)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
"Product Information. Metubine Iodide (metocurine)." Dista Products Company, Indianapolis, IN.

Atracurium Besylate

Generic Name: atracurium

Brand Name:

Synonyms: Atracurium

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