Cisatracurium besylate (Intravenous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 7, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Nimbex
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Musculoskeletal Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Cisatracurium
Uses for cisatracurium besylate
Cisatracurium injection is used before and during surgery to provide muscle relaxation and make intubation easier.
Cisatracurium besylate must be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using cisatracurium besylate
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For cisatracurium besylate, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to cisatracurium besylate or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cisatracurium injection in children 1 month to 12 years of age to provide intubation and in children 2 years of age and older to provide muscle relaxation during surgery. Safety and efficacy have been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cisatracurium injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of cisatracurium besylate than younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving cisatracurium besylate, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using cisatracurium besylate with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Amikacin
- Bacitracin
- Capreomycin
- Carbamazepine
- Colistimethate Sodium
- Desflurane
- Dibekacin
- Enflurane
- Fosphenytoin
- Framycetin
- Gentamicin
- Isepamicin
- Isoflurane
- Kanamycin
- Neomycin
- Netilmicin
- Nitrous Oxide
- Phenytoin
- Polymyxin B
- Procainamide
- St John's Wort
- Streptomycin
- Tobramycin
