Cisatracurium Besylate Injection and Diphenhydramine and magnesium salicylate

• Generic Name: cisatracurium
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Nimbex

Cisatracurium is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.

Cisatracurium is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. Cisatracurium helps keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery.

Cisatracurium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: diphenhydramine / magnesium salicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Doans PM

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Magnesium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Diphenhydramine and magnesium salicylate is a combination medicine used to treat back pain that keeps you awake during your normal sleeping hours.

This medicine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.