Cisatracurium Accordpharma
Cisatracurium Accordpharma is a muscle relaxant used during surgeries, for inserting breathing tubes, and in intensive care.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
2 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Cisatracurium besilate
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the exact dose based on your weight, the level of muscle relaxation needed, and how your body responds; it is not given to children under one month old.
Method
This medicine is given by injection into a vein (fast) or as a continuous infusion into a vein (slowly over time).
Important
Your doctor will decide the maximum dose you should receive; it is always given under careful medical supervision.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Slowed heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
RARE
- •Skin rash or red skin
- •Wheezing or coughing
- •Muscle weakness or aches
- •Sudden wheezing, chest pain, or a tight feeling in the chest
- •Swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, mouth, or tongue
- •Lumpy rash or hives anywhere on your body
- •Feeling faint or going into shock
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to cisatracurium, other muscle relaxants, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have previously had a severe reaction to an anesthetic.
- Inform your doctor if you have muscle weakness, fatigue, or difficulty with movement coordination (myasthenia gravis).
- Tell your doctor if you have a nerve-muscle disease like muscle wasting, paralysis, motor neuron disease, or cerebral palsy.
- Let your doctor know if you have severe burns that need medical care.
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- Do not breastfeed for 3 hours after receiving this medicine, as small amounts may pass into breast milk.