Names and pronunciation
(a-tra-kyoor′ee-um)
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Drug reference
(a-tra-kyoor′ee-um)
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Func. class.: Neuromuscular blocker (nondepolarizing)
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USES: Facilitation of endotracheal intubation, skeletal muscle relaxation during mechanical ventilation, surgery, or general anesthesia
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity
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Black Box Warning: Respiratory insuf- ficiency
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult and child >2 yr: IV BOLUS 0.4- 0.5 mg/kg, then 0.08-0.1 mg/kg 20-45 min after first dose if needed for prolonged procedures; give smaller doses with halo- thane • Child 1 mo-2 yr: IV BOLUS 0.3-0.4 mg/kg
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Available forms: Injection 10 mg/mL HIGH ALERT
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• Adult and child >2 yr: IV BOLUS 0.4- 0.5 mg/kg, then 0.08-0.1 mg/kg 20-45 min after first dose if needed for prolonged procedures; give smaller doses with halo- thane
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