CISATRACURIUM 2 mg /Ml Solution
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Contents of the leaflet
- Package Leaflet: Information for the User
- Cisatracurium Accordpharma, 2 mg/mL, Solution for Injection/Infusion
- What is Cisatracurium Accordpharma and what is it used for
- Important information before using Cisatracurium Accordpharma
- How to take Cisatracurium Accordpharma
- Possible side effects
- How to store Cisatracurium Accordpharma
- Contents of the package and other information
- What Cisatracurium Accordpharma contains
- What Cisatracurium Accordpharma looks like and contents of the package
- Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
- Marketing authorization holder
- Manufacturer
- This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
- National Authorization Names:
- Date of last revision of the leaflet: December 2023
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Cisatracurium Accordpharma, 2 mg/mL, Solution for Injection/Infusion
Cisatracurium
Read the package leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
- Keep this package leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- In case of any doubts, consult a doctor.
- If the patient experiences any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.
Table of Contents of the Package Leaflet
- 1. What is Cisatracurium Accordpharma and what is it used for
- 2. Important information before using Cisatracurium Accordpharma
- 3. How to take Cisatracurium Accordpharma
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Cisatracurium Accordpharma
- 6. Contents of the package and other information
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1. What is Cisatracurium Accordpharma and what is it used for
Cisatracurium Accordpharma contains the active substance cisatracurium, in the form of cisatracurium besylate, which belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants.
Cisatracurium Accordpharma is used:
- to relax muscles during surgical procedures, including heart surgery in adults and children over 1 month of age;
- to facilitate the introduction of an endotracheal tube (endotracheal intubation), if the patient requires respiratory support;
- to relax muscles in patients in intensive care units.
To obtain additional information about the use of the medicine, consult a doctor.
2. Important information before using Cisatracurium Accordpharma
When not to use Cisatracurium Accordpharma
- if the patient is allergic to cisatracurium, any other muscle relaxant, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if the patient has had an adverse reaction to anesthesia in the past.
Do not use Cisatracurium Accordpharma if any of the above situations apply to the patient.
In case of doubts, consult a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before starting to use Cisatracurium Accordpharma.
Warnings and precautions
Before starting to take Cisatracurium Accordpharma, discuss it with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist:
- if the patient has muscle weakness, fatigue, or difficulty coordinating movements (myasthenia gravis);
- if the patient has neuromuscular disorders, such as muscle atrophy, paralysis, motor neuron disease, or cerebral palsy;
- if the patient is burned and requires treatment;
In case of doubts whether any of the above situations apply to the patient, consult a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before starting to use Cisatracurium Accordpharma.
Cisatracurium Accordpharma and other medicines
Tell the doctor about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines the patient plans to take.
Particularly, inform the doctor about the use of the following medicines:
- anesthetics (used to relieve pain during surgical procedures),
- antibiotics (used to treat infections),
- antiarrhythmic medicines (used to control heart rhythm),
- medicines used to treat high blood pressure,
- diuretics, such as furosemide,
- medicines used to treat arthritis, such as chloroquine or D-penicillamine,
- corticosteroids,
- antiepileptic medicines, such as phenytoin or carbamazepine,
- medicines used to treat mental illnesses, such as lithium or chlorpromazine (also used as an antiemetic)
- medicines containing magnesium,
- medicines used to treat Alzheimer's disease (acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The harmful effect of cisatracurium on the breastfed child cannot be excluded, however, it is not expected to have an effect if breastfeeding is resumed after the effect of the medicine has ceased. Cisatracurium is rapidly eliminated from the body. The woman should not breastfeed for 3 hours after the administration of the medicine has ended.
Driving and using machines
In case the patient is in the hospital for only one day, the doctor will inform the patient when they can leave the hospital or drive a car. Driving a car too soon after surgery may be dangerous.
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3. How to take Cisatracurium Accordpharma
How the injection is administered
The patient will never take this medicine by themselves. The medicine will always be administered to the patient by a qualified person.
Cisatracurium Accordpharma can be administered as:
- a single intravenous injection (rapid intravenous injection),
- a continuous intravenous infusion. The medicine is administered slowly into the patient's vein over a longer period.
The method of administration and dose of Cisatracurium Accordpharma will be decided by the doctor, based on:
- the patient's body weight,
- the required degree and duration of muscle relaxation,
- the patient's predicted response to the medicine.
This medicine should not be used in children under 1 month of age.
Using a higher dose of Cisatracurium Accordpharma than recommended
Cisatracurium Accordpharma will always be administered under close supervision. However, if the patient thinks they may have received too much medicine, they should immediately inform their doctor or nurse.
In case of any further doubts about the use of this medicine, consult a doctor.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If any side effects are observed, the doctor, nurse, or pharmacist should be informed immediately. This also applies to side effects not listed in this leaflet.
Allergic reactions (occurring in less than 1 in 10,000 patients)
If an allergic reaction occurs, the doctor or nurse should be informed immediately.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
- sudden wheezing, pain, or feeling of pressure in the chest,
- swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, mouth, or tongue,
- hives or itching in any part of the body,
- collapse and shock.
The doctor, nurse, or pharmacist should be informed if the patient notices any of the following side effects:
Common (occurring in less than 1 in 10 patients)
- slow heart rate,
- low blood pressure.
Uncommon (occurring in less than 1 in 100 patients)
- skin rash or redness,
- cough or wheezing.
Rare (occurring in less than 1 in 10,000 patients)
- muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Reporting side effects
If any side effects occur, including those not listed in the leaflet, the doctor or pharmacist should be informed. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Pharmacovigilance of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
tel.: +48 22 49 21 301
fax: +48 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Reporting side effects can help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
5. How to store Cisatracurium Accordpharma
Store the medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and on the vial after: EXP.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Store in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Store in the original packaging to protect from light.
The diluted solution should be stored at 2°C - 8°C and used within 24 hours. After 24 hours, any unused solution should be discarded.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the package and other information
What Cisatracurium Accordpharma contains
1 mL of solution for injection/infusion contains 2 mg of cisatracurium, in the form of 2.68 mg of cisatracurium besylate.
One 2.5 mL vial of solution for injection/infusion contains 5 mg of cisatracurium, in the form of 6.7 mg of cisatracurium besylate.
One 5 mL vial of solution for injection/infusion contains 10 mg of cisatracurium, in the form of 13.4 mg of cisatracurium besylate.
One 10 mL vial of solution for injection/infusion contains 20 mg of cisatracurium, in the form of 26.8 mg of cisatracurium besylate.
The other ingredients are: benzenesulfonic acid, solution, and water for injections.
What Cisatracurium Accordpharma looks like and contents of the package
Cisatracurium Accordpharma, 2 mg/mL, is a solution for injection/infusion, colorless to pale yellow or greenish-yellow, practically free from visible particles, with a pH of 3.0-5.0.
- Vials of 2.5 mL in packs of 5 vials (each 2.5 mL vial contains 5 mg of cisatracurium).
- Vials of 5 mL in packs of 5 vials (each 5 mL vial contains 10 mg of cisatracurium).
- Vials of 10 mL in packs of 5 vials (each 10 mL vial contains 20 mg of cisatracurium).
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
Accord Healthcare Polska Sp. z o.o.
ul. Taśmowa 7
02-677 Warsaw
Tel: +48 22 577 28 00
Manufacturer
- B. BRAUN MEDICAL S.A
Ronda de Los Olivares, parcela 11
Pol. Ind. Los Olivares,
23009 Jaén, Spain
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
National Authorization Names:
| Member State | Authorization Name |
| Austria | Cisatracurium Accordpharma 2 mg/mL solution for injection/infusion |
| Belgium | Cisatracurium Accordpharma 2 mg/mL oplossing voor injectie / infusie, solution injectable/pour perfusion, Injektions-/Infusionslösung |
| Croatia | Cisatracurium 2mg/mL otopina za injekciju/infuziju |
| Cyprus | Cisatracurium Accordpharma 2 mg/mL solution for injection/infusion |
| Denmark | Cisatracurium Accordpharma |
| Finland | Cisatracurium Accordpharma 2 mg/mL injektio/infuusioneste, liuos |
| France | Cisatracurium Accordpharma 2 mg/mL solution injectable/pour perfusion |
| Netherlands | Cisatracurium Accordpharma 2 mg/mL oplossing voor injectie of infusie |
| Germany | Cisatracurium Accordpharma 2 mg/mL Injektions-/Infusionslösung |
| Norway | Cisatracurium Accordpharma |
| Poland | Cisatracurium Accordpharma |
| Portugal | Cisatracúrio Accordpharma |
| Hungary | Cisatracurium Accordpharma 2 mg/mL solution for injection/infusion |
| Italy | Cisatracurio Accordpharma |
Date of last revision of the leaflet: December 2023
- Country of registration
- Dosage formSolution, 2 mg/ml
- ATC codeM03AC11
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredNo
- ImporterB. Braun Medical SA
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cisatracurium Accordpharma does not require a prescription in Poland. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
The active ingredient in Cisatracurium Accordpharma is cisatracurium. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Cisatracurium Accordpharma is manufactured by B. Braun Medical SA. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
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Spain has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Pharmacies are widely available and operate under strict regulations, ensuring access to prescribed medications.
You can buy Cisatracurium Accordpharma in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or Valencia at any local pharmacy with a valid prescription.
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Other medicines with the same active substance (cisatracurium) include Cisatracurium Accord, Cisatracurium Accord, Cisatracurium Kabi. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
