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Cisatracurium, pure CIS isomer of atracurium all true except:-

A
Is metabolized primarily by Hoffman degradation
B
Is cardiovascular stable
C
Produces more laudanosine than an equipotent dose of atracurium
D
Has onset & duration similar to atracurium
High-Yield Explanation
Atracurium molecule is mixture of 10 stereoisomers in which Cis isomer is only 15 %. A total Cis isomer was seperated and new drug was prepared which is Cisatracurium. Cisatracurium a pure CIS isomer of atracurium produces no /minimal histamine release and is more potent than atracurium. Thus it is given in less dose and causes less by product laudanosine production at equipotent dose.

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