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Cisatracurium

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Cisatracurium Uses

Cisatracurium is used for Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery.

How Cisatracurium works

Cisatracurium relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Common side effects of Cisatracurium

Increased heart rate, Slow heart rate

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Medicine brands for Cisatracurium

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₹6601 variant(s)

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Frequently asked questions for Cisatracurium

Cisatracurium

Q. What is Cisatracurium used for?

Cisatracurium is given before general anesthesia to relax the muscles during surgery.

Q. How is Cisatracurium given?

This medicine is given as a single injection into your vein or as a continuous infusion into your vein. This is where the medicine is slowly given to you over a long period of time. Your doctor will decide the way you are given the medicine and the dose you will receive. This depends on your body weight, the amount and duration of muscle relaxation required, and your expected response to the medicine.

Q. What shall I inform my doctor before being given Cisatracurium?

Cisatracurium contains cisatracurium. Inform your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to it, or any other muscle relaxant, before you are given this medicine. Also, if you have reacted badly to an anesthetic before.

Q. What happens if you overdose on Cisatracurium?

Since Cisatracurium is given by a doctor in a hospital setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

Q. Can Cisatracurium be given to breastfeeding women?

Yes, Cisatracurium can be given to breastfeeding women with doctor's consultation. However, she should abstain from breastfeeding for 3 hours after the treatment discontinuation.