Cisatracurium
General English name: Cisatracurium besilate
Brand: Nimbex
Application: Assistance to general anesthesia - Muscle nerve blocker - Muscle relaxant
Medicinal forms of Cis atracurium
Cis Atracurium Drug Information
The correct amount and method of taking Cisatracurium
Contraindications Cis Atracurium
Consumption of cis atracurium during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of Cisatracurium on driving
Drug Interaction of Cis Atracurium
Cisatracurium Warning
Side effects of Cis atracurium
Complications of Cisatracurium Overdose (Cis Atracurium Poisoning)
Storage conditions of Cisatracurium
Medicinal forms of Cis atracurium
Injectable
Cis Atracurium Drug Information
Cis atracurium is a muscle nerve blocker that is useful for use in surgical procedures and intensive care in adults and children older than 1 month. It can be used as a general anesthetic or sedative in the intensive care unit (ICU) to relax skeletal muscle (muscle relaxant) and facilitate intubation for mechanical ventilation.
The correct amount and method of taking Cisatracurium
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive medication information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of Cisatracurium varies from person to person; Your doctor will determine the right dose and time to inject this medicine during your treatment and surgery.
Take Cis Atracurium regularly and at a set time with some water.
Contraindications Cis Atracurium
Note the expiration date of Cis Atracurium and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
Never give Cisatracurium to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with Cis atracurium, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Consumption of cis atracurium during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. But more studies are needed to prove that taking Cis atracurium during pregnancy is safe or harmful for pregnant women and fetuses.
The effect of Cisatracurium on driving
Because Cis Atracurium is a muscle nerve blocker, your muscles relax after taking this medicine and your physical condition is not suitable for driving. It takes a few days after surgery for the drug to leave your body.
Drug Interaction of Cis Atracurium
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Cis atracurium may interact with the following drugs: acetaminophen, amikacin, hydrocodone, acetaminophen, polymyxin, streptomycin, tetracycline, tobramycin, lincomycin, gentamicin, fentanyl, cocycline, doxycycline, doxycycline.
Cisatracurium Warning
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking Cis Atracurium:
- If you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have liver or kidney problems.
- If your blood electrolyte levels are irregular.
- If you have a heart problem.
- If you have a muscle disease such as myasthenia gravis.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of allergic reactions to medications or drugs that block muscle nerves.
Side effects of Cis atracurium
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Shortness of breath and airway obstruction
Bradycardia
Hot flashes
Itching
blood pressure
Rush
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to Cisatracurium.
Complications of Cisatracurium Overdose (Cis Atracurium Poisoning)
This medicine is given under the supervision of a doctor and the risk of poisoning is very low, but if you feel that you have been poisoned and have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Cisatracurium
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight