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Generic: Vecuronium Bromide

Form: Injection 10mg/ml

Indication

General anaesthesia, Skeletal muscle relaxation

Adult Dose

Intravenous Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia; Facilitate endotracheal intubation; Facilitate mechanical ventilation in intensive care Adult: Initially, 80-100 mcg/kg by inj. Maintenance: 20-30 mcg/kg by inj or as continuous infusion at 0.8-1.4 mcg/kg/min. Surgical procedures after intubation w/ suxamethonium: 30-50 mcg/kg. Caesarean section: <100 mcg/kg. Surgery under halothane and neurolept anaesth: Initially, 150-300 mcg/kg.

Child Dose

Intravenous Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia; Facilitate endotracheal intubation; Facilitate mechanical ventilation in intensive care Child: <4 mth Initial test dose: 10-20 mcg/kg, w/ increments according to response; > 4 month: 80-100 mcg/kg by inj. Maintenance: 20-30 mcg/kg by inj or as continuous infusion at 0.8-1.4 mcg/kg/min. Neonatal surgery: <100 mcg/kg.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to vecuronium or bromide.

Mode of Action

Vecuronium bromide inhibits depolarisation by blocking acetylcholine from binding to receptors on motor endplate.

Precaution

Patient w/ CV disease, oedema, neuromuscular disease, previous poliomyelitis, burn injury, severe electrolyte disturbances, altered blood pH, dehydration; obese patient. Hepatic and renal impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor BP, heart rate; peripheral nerve stimulation.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As __NAME__ is given as part of a general anesthetic, you may feel tired, weak or dizzy for some time afterward and this affects your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

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