Prescription
Neuromuscular blocker (muscle relaxant for surgery)
Cisatracurium
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Cisatracurium is a muscle relaxant given by injection that temporarily paralyzes your muscles so doctors can insert a breathing tube or keep you still during surgery — it works by blocking the signals between your nerves and muscles.
What is it used for?
Muscle relaxation during surgeryhelping doctors insert a breathing tube (intubation)keeping muscles still during operations that require you not to move
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.