Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml belongs to the group of medicines called muscle relaxants used to reduce and relieve muscle contraction (excessive tension in the muscles) during surgery, other procedures, and in intensive care. It is also used to calm muscles while on a breathing machine, during general anaesthesia to ease tracheal intubation (a tube into the windpipe), and controlled ventilation. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine on skeletal muscles. Also, stop sending a pain signal to the brain, relieving muscle stiffness or muscle spasm along with pain and surgery. An experienced doctor must give Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml under carefully controlled conditions. It is used during procedures that require that the patient is fully anaesthetized (unconscious) or heavily sedated.

FAQs

How does Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml work?

Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml contains 'Atracurium' that relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves. It is used for skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery.

Does Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml cause drowsiness?

Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml causes sleepiness and drowsiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel sleepy or drowsy.

Is Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml safe to use in patients with heart problems?

Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml is safe and effective when administered to patients with severe heart disease. However, rapid administration of large doses may occasionally produce transient hypotension in patients with heart problems. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

In which conditions should I avoid using Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml?

Do not use Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml have had myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome, severe electrolyte disorder, asthma-like symptoms (a history of allergy, asthma or bronchospasm), burns, and lack of adequate circulatory filling (hypovolaemia), pregnant or breastfeeding mother. Avoid driving or performing hazardous tasks until you know how Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml will affect you, and your reactions could be impaired.

How to store Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml?

Troycurium 10 mg Injection 1 ml is a cold chain medicine, and so it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius else its efficiency might get lost. Do not store in the freezer or the fridge.