atracurium besylate

A nondepolarizing neuromuscular relaxant of intermediate duration of action; used as an adjunct to general anesthesia; a curare-like agent.

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atra·cu·rium bes·y·late (at″rə-kūrґe-əm) a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent of intermediate duration, administered intravenously as an adjunct to general anesthesia to induce skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery and facilitate mechanical ventilation.