Cisatracurium besylate is used to accompany general anesthesia to relax the skeletal muscles. This helps to keep breathing tubes inserted in the throat in place while a person is undergoing surgery or in an intensive care unit. It is known as a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent. It binds to certain brain chemicals that affect the muscles, causing them to relax. cisatracurium is a prescription drug that can be found under the brand name Nimbex and is only administered in a hospital setting by medical professionals.
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