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| IUPAC_name = 5-[3-[(1''R'',2''R'')-1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-6,7-<br>dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1''H''-isoquinolin-2-yl]<br>propanoyloxy]pentyl 3-[(1''R'',2''R'')-1-[(3,4-dimethoxy<br>phenyl)methyl]-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-<br>1''H''-isoquinolin-2-yl]propanoate
| image = Cisatracurium.svg
| width = 300
| CAS_number = 96946-42-8
| ATC_prefix = M03
| ATC_suffix = AC11
| ATC_supplemental =
| PubChem = 62887
| DrugBank = APRD00874
| C = 53 | H = 72 | N = 2 | O = 12 | charge = +2
| molecular_weight = 929.145 g/mol
| bioavailability = N/A - IV use only
| protein_bound = Unknown due to rapid degradation
| metabolism = 80% Hoffman elmination/ Hepatic
| elimination_half-life = 20-29 minutes
| excretion = 10-15% unchanged
| pregnancy_AU = <!-- A / B1 / B2 / B3 / C / D / X -->
| pregnancy_US = <!-- A / B / C / D / X -->
| pregnancy_category = B
| legal_AU = <!-- Unscheduled / S2 / S4 / S8 -->
| legal_UK = <!-- GSL / P / POM / CD -->
| legal_US = <!-- OTC / Rx-only -->
| legal_status =
| routes_of_administration = IV only
}}
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==Overview==
'''Cisatracurium''' (usually as '''cisatracurium besilate''', trade name '''Nimbex''') is a [[neuromuscular-blocking drug]]. It is one of the ten [[isomers]] of [[atracurium]]. Its active [[metabolites]] contain less [[laudanosine]] which cause [[hypotension]], central nervous system excitement, and seizures than that of atracurium. It is considered an intermediate-acting agent in terms of duration of action.
==Structure==
It is a benzyl-isoquinolinium agent in the [[quaternary ammonium compound]] family.
==Metabolism==
80% is metabolized to [[laudanosine]] via [[Hoffman Elimination]] (which is dependent on the [[pH]] and the temperature of the [[blood plasma|plasma]]) and 20% is metabolized hepatically or excreted renally. Since Hoffman elimination is organ-independent, the use of cisatracurium may pose less risk in patients with liver or renal disease than other neuromuscular blockers. 10-15% of the dose is excreted unchanged in the urine.
==External links==
* {{cite journal | author = Esmaoglu A, Akin A, Mizrak A, Turk Y, Boyaci A | title = Addition of cisatracurium to lidocaine for intravenous regional anesthesia. | journal = J Clin Anesth | volume = 18 | issue = 3 | pages = 194-7 | year = 2006 | id = PMID 16731321}}
* {{cite journal | author = Melloni C, Devivo P, Launo C, Mastronardi P, Novelli G, Romano E | title = Cisatracurium versus vecuronium: a comparative, double blind, randomized, multicenter study in adult patients under propofol/fentanyl/N2O anesthesia. | journal = Minerva Anestesiol | volume = 72 | issue = 5 | pages = 299-308 | year = 2006 | id = PMID 16675938}}
* {{cite journal | author = Serra C, Oliveira A | title = Cisatracurium: myographical and electrophysiological studies in the isolated rat muscle. | journal = Fundam Clin Pharmacol | volume = 20 | issue = 3 | pages = 291-8 | year = 2006 | id = PMID 16671964}}
[[Category:Muscle relaxants]]
[[Category:Quaternary ammonium compounds]]

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