Cisatracurium Besylate

API- Cisatracurium Besylate

Packaging- Single/Multi-dose Vial

Strength- 200 mg/20 mL, 20mg/10ml, 10 mg/5ml

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Description

The medicine cisatracurium besylate is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker indicated:

  • as an adjunct to general anesthesia in order to facilitate tracheal intubation in adults & in pediatric patients aged 1 month to 12 years.
  • to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery in adults and in pediatric patients aged 2 to 12 years as a bolus or infusion maintenance.
  • for mechanical ventilation in the ICU in adults.

Dosage and Side Effects

The recommended cisatracurium dose should be administered by injection by an anesthetist or other experienced/trained professional during surgery or other medical procedures. The dosage of cisatracurium injection may vary according to several factors such as body weight, age and the duration of the procedure. It should be administered once the individual is anesthetised (lost all awareness) for surgery.

Most common adverse reactions include rash, bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, and flushing.

Warning and Precautions

  • The cisatracurium besylate injection shouldn’t be used by patients with known hypersensitivity to it.
  • Use cisatracurium injection in the presence of appropriate sedation or general anesthesia, and patients should be monitored to ensure that the level of anesthesia is adequate.
  • As cisatracurium nimbex has not been studied in patients with asthma, it needs to be administered with caution to this patient population.
  • The cisatracurium is hypotonic and must be avoided in order to be used into the infusion line of a blood transfusion.
  • Women with childbearing age and on cisatracurium besylate should avoid becoming pregnant, as it may be hazardous for a fetus.
  • Nursing mothers receiving treatment with cisatracurium ampoule should discontinue nursing, as it may be excreted in the human milk.

FAQ's

From which class of drug Cisatracurium Besylate belongs?

Cisatracurium Besylate specifically belongs to the class of drugs named nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker.
 
What are the different brands of cisatracurium Besylate in India?

  • Cisblok-Abbott
  • Cisartacil- Neon Lab. Ltd.
  • Cisatra- Themis Medicare Ltd

What are commonly reported side effects?

 
The commonly reported side effects due to cisatracurium infusion are rash, bradycardia, hypotension, flushing, and bronchospasm.
 
How should Cisatracurium Besylate be administered?
 
The recommended dose of cisatracurium may be administered by bolus dose or infusion.
 
How does Cisatracurium Besylate work?

 
This medicine binds competitively to the cholinergic receptors on the motor end-plate to antagonize the action of the acetylcholine, resulting in the blockade of neuromuscular transmission. This action is antagonized by the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as neostigmine.
 
How much does cisatracurium besylate cost?

 
For cisatracurium price in India, you must need to contact any authorized pharmacy because in the market there are many sellers available who can offer you at a cheaper rate but it might be possible that it is not genuine, so be careful while purchasing.
 
From where can I buy Cisatracurium Besylate?
 
You can buy Cisatracurium Besylate from any authorized whole-seller after getting a prescription from a qualified doctor. It is always better to check the credential of the whole-seller/supplier/exporter before buying the product. The buyer should check the existing law in their home country before importing the product.

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