"Atracurium" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent with short duration of action. Its lack of significant cardiovascular effects and its lack of dependence on good kidney function for elimination provide clinical advantage over alternate non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents.
| Descriptor ID |
D001279
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D03.633.100.531.085.061
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| Concept/Terms |
Atracurium Besylate- Atracurium Besylate
- Atracurium Besilate
- Besilate, Atracurium
- Atracurium Dibesylate
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Atracurium" by people in Profiles.
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The effect of different methods of inducing anesthesia on intraocular pressure. Anesthesiology. 1986 Oct; 65(4):431-5.