Atracurium dosing
Paralytics · 10 mg/mL · IV Push
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.3 mg/kg | 21 mg |
| standard | 0.5 mg/kg | 35 mg |
| high | 0.6 mg/kg | 42 mg |
Intermediate-acting NDMR. Hofmann elimination — organ independent. May cause histamine release. Useful in renal/hepatic failure.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
✓ Hofmann elimination + ester hydrolysis — organ-independent; no dose adjustment (watch laudanosine only with prolonged infusions).
Source: Stoelting's Pharmacology & Physiology
Evidence A · Organ-independent elimination validated
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