Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection 5.0 ml in 1 vial

All Details About Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection

Description:

Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care.

Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include slow heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Earlier using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses:

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Cis-Atrabloc

Slow heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is recommended.

FAQs:

What is Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection used for?

Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is given before general anesthesia to relax the muscles during surgery.

How is Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection given?

This medicine is given as a single injection into your vein or as a continuous infusion into your vein. This is where the medicine is slowly given to you over a long period of time. Your doctor will decide the way you are given the medicine and the dose you will receive. This depends on your body weight, the amount and duration of muscle relaxation required, and your expected response to the medicine.

What shall I inform my doctor before being given Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection?

Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection contains cisatracurium. Inform your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to it, or any other muscle relaxant, before you are given this medicine. Also, if you have reacted badly to an anesthetic before.

What happens if you overdose on Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection?

Since Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection is given by a doctor in a hospital setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

Can Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection be given to breastfeeding women?

Affirmative, Cis-Atrabloc 10 Injection can be given to breastfeeding women with doctor's consultation. However, she should abstain from breastfeeding for 3 hours after the treatment discontinuation.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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