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mivacurium

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mivacurium /mi·va·cu·rium/ (mi″vah-ku´re-um) a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent of short duration, used as the chloride salt as an adjunct to anesthesia.
mivacurium,
a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker.
indications This drug is used to facilitate endotracheal intubation and skeletal muscle relaxation during mechanical ventilation, surgery, or general anesthesia.
contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, tachycardia, diplopia, rash, urticaria, weakness, and prolonged skeletal muscle relaxation. Life-threatening side effects include paralysis, prolonged apnea, bronchospasm, wheezing, and respiratory depression.

mivacurium
a nondepolarizing drug used to achieve neuromuscular blockade.

mivacurium
Anesthesiology A short-acting nondepolarizing muscle relaxing anesthetic, a congener of atracurium. See Atracurium, Muscle relaxant, Nondepolarizing agent. Cf Depolarizing agent.


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