Drug reference
cisatracurium
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Drug class
Musculoskeletal (Muscle Relaxants)
Mechanism of action
Non-depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant; cholinergic receptor antagonist; a cis-isomer of atracurium
Common side effects
- Bronchospasm
- Pruritus
- Bradycardia
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cisatracurium (or benzyl alcohol if 10 mL vial is used) Use of 10 mL vial in pediatric patients <1 month of age and low birth-weight infants (contains benzyl alcohol)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is cisatracurium?
cisatracurium belongs to: Musculoskeletal.
How does cisatracurium work?
Non-depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant; cholinergic receptor antagonist; a cis-isomer of atracurium
What are the common side effects of cisatracurium?
Bronchospasm, Pruritus, Bradycardia
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