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Mivacron (Mivacurium Chloride) - Summary

 


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MIVACRON SUMMARY

MIVACRON® Injection
(mivacurium chloride)

MIVACRON (mivacurium chloride) is a short-acting, nondepolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant for intravenous (IV) administration. Mivacurium chloride is [ R -[ R *, R *-(E)]]-2,2'-[(1,8-dioxo-4-octene-1,8-diyl)bis(oxy-3,1-propanediyl)] bis[1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-1-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl] isoquinolinium] dichloride.

MIVACRON is a short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent indicated for inpatients and outpatients, as an adjunct to general anesthesia, to facilitate tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.


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MIVACRON NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Mivacron (Mivacurium)

Anesthesia Type Won't Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Cold & Flu News [2008.11.26]

Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
Source: MedicineNet Allergy Specialty [2008.11.20]

Award To HJF Nursing Specialist Recognizes Excellence In Caregiving
Source: Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today [2008.11.09]

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Published Studies Related to Mivacron (Mivacurium)

A comparison of intubation conditions and time-course of action with rocuronium and mivacurium for day case anaesthesia. [2007.06]

Premedication for nonemergent neonatal intubations: a randomized, controlled trial comparing atropine and fentanyl to atropine, fentanyl, and mivacurium. [2006.10]

[Interaction between mivacurium and succinylcholine from a different point of view] [2006.03]

Xenon does not modify mivacurium induced neuromuscular block: [Le xenon ne modifie pas le bloc neuromusculaire induit par le mivacurium]. [2005.11]

The comparative effect of single dose mivacurium during sevoflurane or propofol anesthesia in children. [2005.10]

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Clinical Trials Related to Mivacron (Mivacurium)

Affect of Different Types of Anesthetic Techniques on Cognition in Patients With Parkinson's Disease [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-11-26

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