Information about Cisatracurium Besylate

Generic Name : Cisatracurium Besylate
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Cisatracurium Besylate are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

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Therapeutic Classification : Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Cisatracurium Besylate

International :

Nimbex

Why is Cisatracurium Besylate Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a neuromuscular blocking agent, used as an adjunct to general anesthesia. It provides muscle relaxation during surgery.

When should Cisatracurium Besylate not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to use in premature infants and patients with known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Cisatracurium Besylate?

Adults- IV- 0.2 mg/kg compared to 0.15 mg/kg. Maintenance: 0.03 mg/kg.
Children- Initial- The recommended dose for children 2 to 12 years of age is 0.10-0.15 mg/kg.

How should Cisatracurium Besylate be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Cisatracurium Besylate?

• It should be administered by a well-trained healthcare provider.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with myasthenia gravis, or any neuromuscular disease, who have had previous difficulties with anesthetics, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.