Cisatracurium
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…..details about Molecule Profile
Presented By:-Manish Ranjan Singh
CisatracuriumGeneric Name:
Cisatracurium BesylateBrand Name/ Trade Name:
NimbexTherapeutic Classification :
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent (NMB)
Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2° to 8°C)
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Physicochemical characteristicsSource:
one of the 10 isomers of atracurium besylate
Molecular weight: Cisatracurium: 929.2 Cisatracurium besylate: 1243.51
pH: Cisatracurium injection: 3.25 to 3.65.
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Cisatracurium : AbstractsA non-depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant Used as an adjunct to general anesthesiaIt is intermediate in its onset and duration
of actionProvides muscle relaxation during surgery,
medically assisted breathing, or insertion of a breathing tube
It is Neuromuscular Blocking Agent and belongs to benzylisoquinolinium class
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Cisatracurium is one of the ten isomers of the parent molecule, atracurium
Cisatracurium represents approximately 15% of the atracurium mixture
Cisatracurium is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein or muscle i.e.- generally in hospital or surgical setting
Contraindicated to use in premature infants and patients with known hypersensitivity
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Dosing Forms And Strengths:Injectable Solution:
• 2 mg/ml• 10 mg/ml
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Possible side effects of Cisatracurium
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Neuromuscular Blocking AgentThis blocks neuromuscular transmission and
causes paralysis of the muscleNeuromuscular blocking agents are used as
an adjunct to anesthesiaNeuromuscular blocking agents are used in
the ICU setting for 3 reasons: i. to eliminate spontaneous breathing and
promote mechanical ventilationii. Cause a pharmacologic restraint so
patients do not harm themselvesiii. To decrease oxygen consumption
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