Cisatracurium Benefits & Uses

Cisatracurium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cisatracurium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cisatracurium Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cisatracurium is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm

Moderate

Decreased blood pressure

Mild

Flushing
Rash

Cisatracurium Related Warnings

Is the use of Cisatracurium safe for pregnant women?

Cisatracurium is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cisatracurium safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Cisatracurium on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Cisatracurium on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Cisatracurium on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cisatracurium on the Liver?

Cisatracurium is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cisatracurium on the Heart?

Using Cisatracurium does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cisatracurium with Other Drugs

Cisatracurium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Moderate

Clindamycin

Lidocaine

Procainamide

Doxycycline

Alprazolam

Cisatracurium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cisatracurium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Lung Cancer
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Myasthenia Gravis
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Cisatracurium

Is this Cisatracurium habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cisatracurium.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cisatracurium. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cisatracurium only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cisatracurium is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cisatracurium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cisatracurium

It is safe to take Cisatracurium with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cisatracurium

Information about the interaction of Cisatracurium and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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