Alcohol and Atracurium interaction
Alcohol and Atracurium: the Atracurium prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Atracurium (Atracurium Besylate) label · effective 2024-12-04
Use of atracurium besylate from multiple dose vials containing benzyl alcohol as a preservative is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to benzyl alcohol.
In neonates, benzyl alcohol has been associated with an increased incidence of neurological and other complications which are sometimes fatal.
Atracurium besylate injection 10 mL multiple dose vials contain benzyl alcohol.
Atracurium besylate 5 mL single use vials do not contain benzyl alcohol (see PRECAUTIONS, Pediatric Use ).
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