Which of the following is sho acting neuromuscular blocking agent: September 2007: (A) Pancuronium, (B) Doxacurium, (C) Mivacurium, (D) Vecuronium
Answer is C. Ans. C: Mivacurium Mivacurium have fast onset and resolution of action Onset: 2-4 minutes and duration is 12-20 minutes It does not need reversal. Dose and speed of injection related transient cutaneous flushing can occur due to histamine release. It is metabolized rapidly by plasma cholinesterases; prolonged paralysis can occur in pseudocholinesterase deficiency.