(ˌætrəˈkjʊərɪəm) n (Pharmacology) a drug used to relax muscles
atracurium
atracurium
[at″rah-cūr´e-um] a neuromuscular blocking agent of intermediate duration; used as the besylate salt for intravenous administration as an adjunct to anesthesia to induce skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery and facilitate mechanical ventilation.
atracurium
A muscle relaxant drug used in anaesthesia. A brand name is Tracrium.