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What is mivacurium?
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Muscle relaxant: Mivacurium is a medication used during general anesthesia to relax muscles. It takes effect quickly and has a relatively short duration compared to other muscle relaxants such as vecuronium or rocuronium. It is given only into a vein, and must be used only by anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, or anesthesiology assistants trained in providing general anesthesia as it stops breathing.
Answered 10/20/2012
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Injectable: It is an injectable neuromuscular blocker/paralytic agent used only in the operating room.
Answered 5/29/2012
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