atracurium

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
gptkbp:approvalYear 1983
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode M03AC04
gptkbp:CASNumber 64228-81-5
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C53H72N2O12
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to atracurium
gptkbp:developedBy GlaxoSmithKline
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 20 minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label atracurium
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction blocks acetylcholine at neuromuscular junction
gptkbp:metabolism gptkb:Hofmann_elimination
ester hydrolysis
gptkbp:molecularWeight 889.16 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory Category C (US)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect hypotension
bronchospasm
histamine release
gptkbp:synonym atracurium besylate
tracrium
gptkbp:usedFor facilitation of endotracheal intubation
muscle relaxation during surgery
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:peripheral_muscle_relaxants
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8