cisartacil 10mg injection - Cisatracurium (10mg) medicine

cisartacil 10mg injection

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๐Ÿญ Neon Laboratories Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 24, 2026
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 24, 2026

What is cisartacil 10mg injection used for?

Cisatra Injection (Cisatracurium) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Cisatracurium (10mg), which Competitive antagonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Cisatracurium
  • Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: B
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š cisartacil 10mg injection Uses & Benefits

Adjunct to general anesthesia for skeletal muscle relaxation; facilitation of endotracheal intubation; mechanical ventilation in ICU.

Off-label uses: None established.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Cisatracurium
Brand NameCisatra Injection
ManufacturerNeon Laboratories Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
Action ClassSkeletal muscle relaxant- Peripherally acting
Route of AdministrationIntravenous (bolus or infusion).
StorageStore at 2-8ยฐC; protect from light; do not freeze.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionIntravenous administration results in complete bioavailability.
DistributionDistributes primarily in extracellular fluid; volume of distribution approximately 0.15 L/kg.
Protein BindingApproximately 80% bound to plasma proteins, mainly albumin.
MetabolismUndergoes Hofmann elimination (pH- and temperature-dependent) and ester hydrolysis; metabolites are inactive.
Half-LifeApproximately 22-29 minutes in healthy adults; prolonged in renal or hepatic impairment.
ExcretionPrimarily excreted in urine (80-90% as metabolites) and feces (10-20%).
Bioavailability100% (intravenous).
Onset of Action1-2 minutes (intubation dose).
Peak Plasma TimeImmediately after IV bolus.
Duration of Action20-35 minutes (clinical duration); recovery index 13-15 minutes.

How It Works

Competitive antagonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, preventing depolarization.

Mechanism Steps

1Cisatracurium binds competitively to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the motor endplate.
2Prevents acetylcholine from binding, inhibiting depolarization.
3No muscle contraction occurs, leading to skeletal muscle paralysis.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take cisartacil 10mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cisartacil 10mg injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Flushing
  • Bronchospasm

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Anaphylaxis
  • Prolonged neuromuscular blockade
  • Respiratory depression
  • Muscle weakness

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Myopathy
  • Histamine release (minimal)
  • Local injection site reaction

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Aminoglycosides Major Enhanced neuromuscular blockade
Polymyxins Major Increased risk of prolonged paralysis
Magnesium sulfate Major Potentiation of neuromuscular block
Volatile anesthetics Major Prolonged neuromuscular blockade
Succinylcholine Major Additive or synergistic effect
Calcium channel blockers Moderate Possible enhancement of block
Diuretics Moderate Electrolyte imbalance may potentiate block
Lithium Moderate Prolonged neuromuscular blockade
Procainamide Moderate Additive effect
Quinidine Moderate Additive effect
Corticosteroids Minor Possible antagonism of block
Phenytoin Minor Possible resistance to block
Carbamazepine Minor Possible resistance to block

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Aminoglycosides
  • Polymyxins
  • Magnesium sulfate
  • Volatile anesthetics (e.g., sevoflurane)
  • Succinylcholine

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Lithium
  • Procainamide
  • Quinidine

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Corticosteroids
  • Phenytoin
  • Carbamazepine

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

None known.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No specific interaction; avoid excessive alcohol due to general health risks.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cisatracurium or any component; known history of anaphylaxis to neuromuscular blocking agents.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Neuromuscular function (train-of-four monitoring); vital signs; respiratory function.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excretion in milk unknown.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; maintain airway and ventilation; administer neostigmine or edrophonium (with atropine) to reverse block; monitor neuromuscular function.

โฐ Missed Dose

Not applicable; administered under medical supervision.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 24, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

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Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

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