Cisatracurium Accord
Cisatracurium Accord is a medicine that relaxes your muscles during surgery, when inserting a breathing tube, and in intensive care.
Form
injektio/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Cisatracurium besilate
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your weight, how much muscle relaxation you need, and how long it should last.
Method
This medicine is given as a single shot into a vein (bolus injection) or as a slow drip into a vein over time (continuous infusion).
Important
The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor based on your medical needs during treatment.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Slow heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
RARE
- •Sudden wheezing, chest pain or tightness
- •Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, mouth or tongue
- •Bumpy rash or hives anywhere on your body
- •Fainting and shock
- •Rash or red skin
- •Wheezing or coughing
- •Muscle weakness or pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to cisatracurium, other muscle relaxants, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have previously had a bad reaction to an anesthetic.
- Tell your doctor if you have muscle weakness, tiredness, or difficulty coordinating movements (myasthenia gravis).
- Tell your doctor if you have a nerve-muscle disease like muscle wasting, paralysis, motor neuron disease, or cerebral palsy.
- Tell your doctor if you have a burn that needs medical treatment.
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- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine. Do not breastfeed for 3 hours after treatment.