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Generic: Pipecuronium bromide

Form: Injection 4mg/2ml

Indication

Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia, Facilitate endotracheal intubation

Adult Dose

Intravenous Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia; Facilitate endotracheal intubation Adult: Initial dose: 80-100 mcg/kg. Subsequent doses: 10-20 mcg/kg. Initial dose following suxamethonium admin or in patients at high risk: 50-60 mcg/kg. Initial dose for caesarean section: 35 mcg/kg.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Pipecuronium bromide is an aminosteroidal competitive neuromuscular blocker. It does not have significant CV adverse effects or histamine-related effects.

Precaution

Pulmonary disease, respiratory insufficiency, asthma, neuromuscular disease, dehydration, severely ill patients, hepatic or renal impairment. Doses in obese patients should be based on patient's ideal body weight. Pregnancy, lactation.

Side Effect

Transient hypotension, bradycardia, reduced cardiac output. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic reactions and malignant hyperthermia.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Skeletal mucle relaxation during surgery']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Skin rash', 'Increased saliva production', 'Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)', 'High blood pressure']}

How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a muscle relaxant. It works by relaxing the muscles during a surgical procedure by blocking the transmission of impulses from the nerves to the muscles.

Safety Advice

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