CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE injection, solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE (UNII: 80YS8O1MBS) (CISATRACURIUM - UNII:QX62KLI41N)

Available from:

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Administration route:

INTRAVENOUS

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Cisatracurium Besylate Injection is indicated: - as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation in adults and in pediatric patients 1 month to 12 years of age - to provide skeletal muscle relaxation in adults during surgical procedures or during mechanical ventilation in the ICU - to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures via infusion in pediatric patients 2 years and older Limitations of Use Cisatracurium Besylate Injection is not recommended for rapid sequence endotracheal intubation due to the time required for its onset of action. - Cisatracurium besylate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cisatracurium. Severe anaphylactic reactions to cisatracurium besylate have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . - The use of 10 mL cisatracurium besylate multi-dose vials is contraindicated for use in pediatric patients less than 1 month of age and low birth-weight infants because the formulation contains benzyl alcohol [see Warnin

Product summary:

Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, USP is a colorless to slight yellow or greenish yellow solution supplied as follows: Discard unused portion of the 5 mL and 20 mL single-dose vials. Storage Refrigerate Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, USP at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) in the carton to preserve potency. Protect from light. DO NOT FREEZE. Upon removal of the unused vial from refrigeration to room temperature storage conditions (at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature], use Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, USP within 21 days, even if re-refrigerated. Sterile, Nonpyrogenic. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex. Brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE- CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION, SOLUTION
MEITHEAL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
CISATRACURIUM
BESYLATE INJECTION SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING
INFORMATION FOR
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION.
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION, FOR INTRAVENOUS USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1995
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Cisatracurium besylate injection is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular
blocker indicated:
as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation
in adults and in pediatric patients 1
month to 12 years of age (1)
to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery in adults and in
pediatric patients 2 to 12 years of
age as a bolus or infusion maintenance (1)
for mechanical ventilation in the ICU in adults (1)
Limitations of Use
Cisatracurium besylate injection is not recommended for rapid sequence
endotracheal intubation due to
the time required for its onset of action (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Store cisatracurium besylate injection with the cap and ferrule intact
and in a manner that minimizes the
possibility of selecting the wrong product (2.1)
Administer intravenously only by or under the supervision of
experienced clinicians familiar with drug's
actions and possible complications (2.1)
Use only if personnel and facilities for resuscitation and life
support, and a cisatracurium besylate
injection antagonist are immediately available (2.1)
Use a peripheral nerve stimulator to determine adequacy of blockade
(e.g., need for additional doses),
minimize risk of overdosage or underdosage, assess extent of recovery
from blockade, potentially limit
exposure to toxic metabolites through dose titration, and facilitate
more rapid reversal of cisatracurium
besylate injection-induced paralysis (2.1)
See the Full Prescribing Information for:
Dosage and administration instructions in adults, pediatric patients,
geriatric patients, patients with
neuromuscular disease, burns,