Atracurium Besylate

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic dibenzensulfonate derivative muscle relaxant, Atracurium Besylate acts as a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent, with short to intermediary duration of action and no significant cardiovascular effects. Not dependent on kidney function for elimination, it provides clinical advantages over other non-depolarizing, neuromuscular blocking agents. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - ATRACURIUM BESYLATE