Cisatracurium
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Cisatracurium
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Neuromuscular blocker |
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IV |
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Nicotinic acetylcholine antagonism |
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Uses
Facilitate tracheal intubation and provide surgical relaxation mainly in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction.
Provide paralysis in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome in the intensive care unit
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