Vecuronium Medication Information
Get detailed information on Vecuronium, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Vecuronium provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Vecuronium Pronunciation : ve-KYOO-roe-ni-um ICD Code : Y55.1 Therapeutic Classification : Skeletal Muscle RelaxantsTrade Names/Brand Names of Vecuronium
India :
Vibro (10 mg) |
Norcuron |
Vibro |
Vibro (20 mg) |
Ruvec |
Survec (10mg) |
Vecuron |
Neovec -10 |
Neovec (4 mg) |
Veroni (10 mg)
International :
Norcuron
Why is Vecuronium Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for relaxing muscles during surgery and mechanical ventilation (assisted breathing). It works by blocking nerve transmissions in muscle nerves.When should Vecuronium not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Vecuronium?
Adult: IV- Facilitate endotracheal intubation; Muscle relaxant in general anesthesia- Initial: 80-100 mcg/kg as inj. Maintenance: 20-30 mcg/kg, adjust according to response.Alternatively, as continuous infusion at 0.8-1.4 mcg/kg/min after initial IV dose of 40-100 mcg/kg.
How should Vecuronium be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Vecuronium?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, urination problem, poor blood circulation, enlarged prostate, heart, liver or kidney disease, lung disease, muscle weakness, mental or mood changes, suicidal thoughts, head injury, epilepsy, any allergy, who are taking other medication, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause blood circulation problem; monitor patient’s heart condition regularly.
• Patients may develop with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with the following symptoms: body heat, rigid muscles, mental disorder, fast or irregular heartbeat and sweating; if it is so consult with your doctor.
What are the side effects of Vecuronium?
Severe allergic reactions, dizziness, muscle weakness, fever and fast/slow heart rate.What are the other precautions for Vecuronium?
Do not use it in newborns.What are the storage conditions for Vecuronium?
Normally handled and stored by healthcare providers.Schedule : H
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