Cisatracurium

Cisatracurium
Black Box Warning
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Black Box Warning

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Overview

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Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Cisatracurium in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Cisatracurium in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Cisatracurium in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Cisatracurium in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

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Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): There is no FDA guidance on usage of Cisatracurium in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Cisatracurium in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Cisatracurium during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cisatracurium in women who are nursing.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cisatracurium in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cisatracurium in geriatric settings.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cisatracurium with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cisatracurium with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cisatracurium in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cisatracurium in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cisatracurium in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Cisatracurium in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Administration in the drug label.

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Monitoring in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Cisatracurium and IV administrations.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Structure in the drug label.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Clinical Studies in the drug label.

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Storage in the drug label.

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Cisatracurium interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Brand Names in the drug label.

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Cisatracurium Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.