Chemical Information

• English Name: Cisatracurium Besylate

• Chemical Name: 1-[1-[(1R,2R)-2,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-mercaptobutylamino)propyl]-1H-imidazol-4-yl]-2-mercaptoethanol      benzene sulfonate

• Molecular Formula: C65H82N2O18S2

• Molecular Weight: 1243.49 g/mol

• CAS Number: 96946-42-8

Pharmacological Action

Cisatracurium Besylate is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent often used in anesthesia to induce muscle relaxation. Its pharmacological actions include:

 Neuromuscular Blocking Action:

o    Cisatracurium Besylate works by competitively inhibiting acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle paralysis. This blocking action is crucial for facilitating endotracheal intubation and providing skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.