Doxacurium
Overview
Categories
- 1 Drugs used in anesthesia
Primary Characterstics
Doxacurium is also known as Isoquinolinium dichloride. Doxacurium Chloride is the derivative of DoxacuriumDoxacurium is also known as Isoquinolinium dichloride. Doxacurium Chloride is the derivative of Doxacurium It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Isoquinolinium. It belongs to Anticholinesterase agent pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Neuromuscular Blocking Agent, Nondepolarizing pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Doxacurium is 1106.14.
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Doxacurium's dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| No data regarding the Adult dosage details of Doxacurium is available. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Doxacurium is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Doxacurium is available. |
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.
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.
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Warning / Precautions
Should be administered in carefully adjusted dosage by or under the supervision of experienced clinicians who are familiar with the drug's actions and the possible complications of its use. The drug should not be administered unless facilities for intubation, artificial respiration, oxygen therapy, and an antagonist are within immediate reach. It is recommended that clinicians administering long-acting neuromuscular blocking agents employ a peripheral nerve stimulator to monitor drug response, need for additional relaxants, and adequacy of spontaneous recovery or antagonism.
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Doxacurium
No Brands Available.
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