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Atracurium

Known as: Atracurium [Chemical/Ingredient], Isoquinolinium, 2,2'-(1,5-pentanediylbis(oxy(3-oxo-3,1-propanediyl)))bis(1-((3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl))-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl- 
A non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent with short duration of action. Its lack of significant cardiovascular effects and its lack of… 
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Atracurium BesylateBW-33ACisatracuriumTracrium
Atracurium leukotriene release:MCnc:Pt:WBC:QnDrug AllergyIn BloodNeuromuscular Nondepolarizing Blockade [PE]

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Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing AgentsNicotinic Antagonists

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1987
1987
Priming with Atracurium
Priming with atracurium was evaluated by dividing 39 patients into 2 groups. All received 0.2 mg IV glycopyrrolate and fentanyl… 
1985
1985
Atracurium Infusion Requirements in Children during Halothane, Isoflurane, and Narcotic Anesthesia
We were interested in determining the dose---response relationship of atracurium in children (2--10 yr) during nitrous oxide… 
1985
1985
Atracurium pretreatment for succinylcholine-induced fasciculations and postoperative myalgia.
Pretreatment with a nondepolarizing muscle relaxant is commonly accepted as standard clinical practice for the alleviation of… 
1985
1985
Induction of anaesthesia with propofol ('Diprivan') or thiopentone and interactions with suxamethonium, atracurium and vecuronium.
A randomized study involving 60 healthy patients was performed to examine the induction characteristics and the possible… 
1985
1985
A Comparison of Edrophonium and Neostigmine for the Antagonism of Atracurium‐Induced Neuromuscular Block
Edrophonium, 0.5 mg/kg, or neostigrnine, 0.05 mg/kg, was administered to groups of 20 patients each, for antagonism of atracurium… 
1985
1985
Laudanosine (A Metabolite of Atracurium) Increases the Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Halothane in Rabbits
The authors hypothesized that laudanosine, a metabolite of atracurium and a central nervous system stimulant, might increase the… 
1983
1983
Neuromuscular and cardiovascular effects of atracurium during nitrous oxide-fentanyl and nitrous oxide-isoflurane anaesthesia.
The neuromuscular and cardiovascular effects of atracurium were compared during nitrous oxide-isoflurane and nitrous oxide… 
Review
1983
Review
1983
Modification of atracurium blockade by halothane and by suxamethonium. A review of clinical experience.
The effects of halothane and of prior administration of suxamethonium on atracurium neuromuscular blockade have been investigated… 
1983
1983
Clinical assessment of atracurium using the single twitch and tetanic responses of the adductor pollicis muscles.
Atracurium has been evaluated in anaesthetized patients using the single twitch and tetanic responses of the adductor pollicis… 
1983
1983
Clinical pharmacology of atracurium in paediatric patients.
The potency of atracurium was determined in adolescents and children during nitrous oxide-halothane and nitrous oxide-thiopentone…