Mivacurium (Cl)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
It is used to calm muscles during surgery . It is used to calm muscles while on a breathing machine.
Indications
It is used to calm muscles during surgery . It is used to calm muscles while on a breathing machine.
Contraindications
Mivacurium (Cl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Cholinesterase deficiency.
Side Effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your
doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash ; hives; itching ; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever ; wheezing ;
tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue,
or throat.
Warnings
Use with caution in patients with bronchial asthma. Exercise special caution, especially when histamine release would be hazardous, especially in patients with significant cardiovascular diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with plasma cholinesterase deficiency.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
0.1 mg/kg (0.1 (0.1)) As recommended. IV — Maintaenance dose should be given at 15 min interval.
0.15 to 0.25 mg/kg (0.2 (0.2)) As recommended. IV — Initial dose
Child Dosage
100 ug/kg (100 (100)) As recommended. Every 6-9 month (maintnance dose) —
200 ug/kg (200 (200)) As recommended. Initial —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Mivacurium (Cl) is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementBambuterolDesfluraneDesfluraneEdrophonium (Cl)EnfluraneIsofluranePancuronium (Br)Procainamide (HCl)Rocuronium (Br)SevofluraneSuxamethonium (Cl) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
IV Inj, IV Inf Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.