Mivacurium Benefits & Uses

Mivacurium is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Mivacurium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Mivacurium Related Warnings

Is the use of Mivacurium safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Mivacurium. It is best to stop taking Mivacurium immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Mivacurium safe during breastfeeding?

Mivacurium has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Mivacurium on the Kidneys?

Mivacurium may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Mivacurium on the Liver?

Side effects of Mivacurium rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Mivacurium on the Heart?

Mivacurium has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mivacurium with Other Drugs

Mivacurium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mivacurium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mivacurium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Lung Cancer
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Asthma
Heart Disease
Burns

Frequently asked Questions about Mivacurium

Is this Mivacurium habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Mivacurium is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Mivacurium can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Mivacurium only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Mivacurium is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Mivacurium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mivacurium

Taking Mivacurium with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mivacurium

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mivacurium with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mivacron (mivacurium chloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 352,354

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