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Medicines atracurium besilateQuestion & answer

atracurium besilate · Medicine question

What is the elimination half-life of atracurium besilate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Atracurium besilate has an elimination half-life of approximately 20 minutes.

Sources for this answer

Atracurium Besilate 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion - vialHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 17Document updated 5 September 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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