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Cisatracurium

Andrew D. Strawbridge, Devang Sanghavi, Joshua M. Hauser

PMID: 30969664

Abstract:

Cisatracurium besylate is an intermediate-acting, non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drug (NMBD). Cisatracurium has a benzylisoquinolinium structure and is the 1R cis-1'R cis isomer of atracurium. Metocurine and d-Tubocurarine are also in the benzylisoquinolinium class. As an NMBD, it has found use as an adjunct to general anesthesia facilitating tracheal intubation and providing skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery. It may also be used to provide skeletal muscle relaxation to facilitate mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit setting, but must be used with sedation.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number Product Name Structure CAS Number Price
AP96946428 Cisatracurium besylate Cisatracurium besylate 96946-42-8 Price
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