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atracurium besylate

atracurium besylate (ATRACURIUM BESYLATE PRESERVATIVE FREE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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Drug details — atracurium besylate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
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Quick answer

atracurium besylate (ATRACURIUM BESYLATE PRESERVATIVE FREE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN atracurium besylate
Brand ATRACURIUM BESYLATE PRESERVATIVE FREE
Mechanism Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
Target Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist

Primary target: Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. rocuronium bromide Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
  2. succinylcholine chloride Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
  3. cisatracurium besylate Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
  4. decamethonium bromide Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist
  5. doxacurium chloride Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
  6. gallamine triethiodide Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is atracurium besylate?

atracurium besylate (ATRACURIUM BESYLATE PRESERVATIVE FREE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for atracurium besylate?

ATRACURIUM BESYLATE PRESERVATIVE FREE is a marketed brand name for atracurium besylate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of atracurium besylate?

atracurium besylate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.