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cisatracurium |
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cisatracurium /cis·at·ra·cu·ri·um/ (sis″at-rah-kūr´e-um) a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent administered intravenously as the besylate salt as an adjunct to general anesthesia or during mechanical ventilation. cisatracurium, a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker. indications It is used to facilitate endotracheal intubation and skeletal muscle relaxation during mechanical ventilation, surgery, or general anesthesia. contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. adverse effects Life-threatening effects include prolonged apnea, bronchospasm, cyanosis, and respiratory depression. Other serious adverse effects include bradycardia, tachycardia, and increased/decreased blood pressure. cisatracurium Anesthesiology A stereoisomer of atracurium, a nondepolarizing muscle relaxing anesthetic preferred in multiorgan failure. See Muscle relaxant, Nondepolarizing agent. Cf Depolarizing agent. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Effects of rapacuronium on respiratory function during general anesthesia: a comparison with cisatracurium. Intravenous induction included propofol and fentanyl followed by cisatracurium for a neuromuscular blockade. Tracheal intubation was facilitated with administration of cisatracurium besylate. |
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